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

Noman, 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 Noman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noman in America

Noman is the 56710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noman surname appeared 360 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 Noman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noman 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 Noman

The surname NOMAN is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. Its earliest recorded form was "No Man," which was likely a descriptive nickname given to someone who was considered a loner or a recluse, living isolated from the community.

In the 13th century, records show instances of the name appearing in various forms, such as "Noman," "Noman," and "Noman." These variations were due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. The name was also found in medieval manuscripts and tax rolls from regions like Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

One of the earliest documented references to the name NOMAN can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were surveys of landholdings in England. The entry mentions a "William Noman" from the county of Nottinghamshire.

As time passed, the name evolved into its modern spelling, "NOMAN." By the 16th century, it had become a well-established surname in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire.

Among the notable individuals who bore the NOMAN surname throughout history are John NOMAN (c. 1540-1622), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York; Elizabeth NOMAN (1585-1672), a celebrated author and poet from Lincolnshire; and Sir Thomas NOMAN (1620-1689), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Nottinghamshire.

In the 18th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of William NOMAN (1745-1823), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral. Another significant figure was Mary NOMAN (1789-1858), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who established one of the first girls' schools in Yorkshire.

Over the centuries, the NOMAN surname has left its mark on various aspects of English history, from commerce and politics to literature and architecture. While its origins may have been humble, the name has earned a respected place among the annals of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noman

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

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

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