Find out how popular the last name Noling is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Noling.

Noling, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Noling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noling in America

Noling is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noling surname appeared 175 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Noling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noling to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Noling

The surname Noling has its origins in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Nollen," which referred to a small hill or knoll. The earliest known spelling of the name was "Nolling," which later evolved into the current form of "Noling."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Heidelberg, where a family by the name of Nolling resided in the late 1500s. It is possible that the name was originally a descriptive term used to identify individuals who lived near or on a small hill or knoll.

The Noling surname gained prominence in the 17th century, with several members of the family holding notable positions. Johann Noling (1620-1692) was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious doctrine. His son, Friedrich Noling (1658-1718), served as a magistrate in the city of Nuremberg.

In the 18th century, the Noling family gained recognition in the field of medicine. Dr. Heinrich Noling (1725-1802) was a renowned physician who made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of various ailments. His nephew, Wilhelm Noling (1760-1832), followed in his footsteps and became a respected surgeon.

As the Noling family spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, the name evolved slightly, with variations such as "Nohling" and "Nölling" appearing in historical records. One notable figure with this variation was the German artist Ernst Nohling (1857-1923), whose landscapes and rural scenes captured the essence of 19th-century German countryside.

While the Noling surname may not have been as widespread as some other German names, it has left an indelible mark on history through the contributions of its bearers in various fields, including academia, law, medicine, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noling

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Noling.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Noling was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Noling has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Noling was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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