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

Nomee, 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 Nomee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nomee in America

Nomee is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nomee surname appeared 188 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 Nomee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nomee 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 Nomee

The surname NOMEE has its origins in the northern regions of France, specifically in the areas around Normandy. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "nomee," which means "renowned" or "famous."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This entry suggests that the name may have been brought to England by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named Renaud NOMEE was mentioned in records as a prominent landowner in the village of Aumale, situated in the Normandy region of France. His descendants continued to use the surname, and it gradually spread to other parts of Europe through migration and trade.

In the 15th century, a French merchant named Jacques NOMEE (1412-1478) gained recognition for his success in the textile trade. He established business connections across Europe and was instrumental in introducing new weaving techniques to the region.

A famous bearer of the NOMEE surname was the French philosopher and mathematician, Pierre NOMEE (1623-1662). He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the development of analytical geometry and calculus.

Another notable figure was the English painter, William NOMEE (1768-1837), who was renowned for his landscape paintings and portraits. His works were highly sought after by the aristocracy of the time and can still be found in many prestigious art galleries.

In the 19th century, the NOMEE surname gained prominence in the United States, with the arrival of French and English immigrants bearing the name. One such individual was Charles NOMEE (1812-1895), a successful entrepreneur who established a thriving import-export business in New York City.

Throughout its history, the NOMEE surname has maintained a strong presence across various regions, with its origins deeply rooted in the northern parts of France. Despite its varied spellings and geographical spread, the name has retained its association with renown and distinction.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nomee

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

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

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