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

Nonamaker, 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 Nonamaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nonamaker in America

Nonamaker is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nonamaker surname appeared 180 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 Nonamaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nonamaker 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 Nonamaker

The surname NONAMAKER is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the 17th century in the Netherlands. It is believed to be a variation of the occupational surname "Naaimaker," which translates to "seamstress" or "tailor" in Dutch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NONAMAKER can be found in the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) in the late 1600s. This suggests that some of the earliest bearers of the name were among the Dutch settlers who established the colony of New Netherland.

As the name evolved over time, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Nonnemaeker," "Nonnameyer," and "Nonnamaker." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the influence of other languages, particularly English, as Dutch settlers assimilated into the broader American culture.

The NONAMAKER surname can be traced back to specific locations in the Netherlands, such as the provinces of Friesland and Groningen, where occupations related to textile production and tailoring were prevalent. Some historical records also suggest that the name may have originated as a nickname or descriptive term for a skilled seamstress or tailor.

One notable individual bearing the NONAMAKER surname was Johannes Nonamaker (1725-1798), a Dutch-American farmer and landowner in colonial New York. He was a prominent figure in the Mohawk Valley region and played a role in the American Revolutionary War.

Another individual of note was Cornelius Nonamaker (1780-1865), a farmer and landowner in Schenectady County, New York. He was actively involved in local politics and served as a town supervisor and justice of the peace.

In the 19th century, Jacob Nonamaker (1810-1892) gained recognition as a successful businessman and industrialist in Pennsylvania. He established a prosperous lumber and coal mining company, contributing to the economic development of the region.

The name NONAMAKER also appeared in historical records in other parts of the United States, indicating the migration and settlement patterns of Dutch and Dutch-American families. For instance, John Nonamaker (1845-1923) was a prominent businessman and landowner in Indiana, actively involved in the agricultural and real estate sectors.

Finally, William Nonamaker (1870-1948) was a notable figure in the field of education. He served as a school administrator and played a significant role in shaping educational policies and practices in Ohio during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nonamaker

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

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

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