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

Noma, 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 Noma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noma in America

Noma is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noma surname appeared 146 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 Noma.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noma 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 Noma

The surname NOMA is believed to have originated in Japan during the 8th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese word "noma," which means "field" or "wilderness." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived in a rural or remote area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NOMA can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an ancient Japanese chronicle dating back to the late 8th century. The text mentions a person named NOMA no Sukune, who was a minor feudal lord in the Nara region of Japan.

In the 12th century, a Buddhist monk named NOMA Shōgun became a prominent figure in the Tendai sect of Buddhism. He was known for his teachings on meditation and mindfulness, and his writings were widely studied by monks and scholars of the time.

During the Sengoku period of Japan (1467-1615), a samurai warrior named NOMA Nobunaga rose to prominence. He was a skilled swordsman and tactician, and he played a significant role in the unification of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate.

In the late 16th century, a Japanese artist named NOMA Hiroshi gained recognition for his intricate woodblock prints and paintings. His works often depicted scenes from traditional Japanese folktales and myths, and they are now considered important cultural artifacts.

Another notable figure with the surname NOMA was a 19th-century novelist named NOMA Seiken. He was best known for his satirical novels that criticized the social and political climate of Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912).

While the surname NOMA has its roots in Japan, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the name remains closely associated with its Japanese heritage and the rich cultural traditions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noma

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

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

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