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

Nolt, 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 Nolt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nolt in America

Nolt is the 9001st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nolt surname appeared 3,634 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nolt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nolt 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 Nolt

The surname NOLT is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "knoll," which means a small rounded hill or mound, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or on such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest documented references to the NOLT name can be found in the records of the town of Cologne, Germany, where a certain Hans Nolt was mentioned in the year 1567. This record provides valuable insight into the name's early usage and geographical spread.

As the NOLT surname gained prominence, it began to appear in various historical documents and manuscripts throughout the German-speaking regions. Notable examples include the mention of a Johann Nolt in a land registry from the town of Württemberg in 1623, and a reference to a Kaspar Nolt in the parish records of Mainz in 1678.

While the NOLT surname has its roots in Germany, it eventually spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of Germany can be found in the marriage records of St. Mary's Church in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where a Johannes Nolt wed Anna Vickers in 1712.

Over the centuries, the NOLT name has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Gottfried Nolt (1685-1758), a renowned German composer and organist whose works were highly regarded during the Baroque period. Another notable bearer of the NOLT name was Wilhelm Nolt (1802-1878), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on the subject of ethics and morality.

In the New World, one of the earliest recorded instances of the NOLT surname can be traced back to Johann Nolt, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from the Palatinate region of Germany in 1738. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States, particularly in the state of Pennsylvania.

Another prominent figure with the NOLT surname was William Nolt (1845-1923), an American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the steel industry. He was known for his generous contributions to various educational and charitable institutions in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

While the NOLT surname may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over time, its historical roots can be traced back to the German word "knoll," reflecting the geographical origins of its earliest bearers. From its humble beginnings in Germany, the NOLT name has traveled across continents and left an indelible mark on the lives of individuals and communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nolt

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

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 Nolt 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 Nolt 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 Nolt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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