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

Noncent, 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 Noncent surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noncent in America

Noncent is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noncent surname appeared 142 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 Noncent.

The history of the last name Noncent

The surname NONCENT has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the coastal areas of modern-day Italy and France. It emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "noncente," which translates to "innocent" or "harmless."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NONCENT surname can be found in the Venetian Republic's archives from the late 1300s. These records mention a merchant family bearing the name, suggesting they may have been among the first to adopt it. Additionally, there are references to a NONCENT family in the city of Genoa during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the NONCENT name appears in several historical documents from the Provence region of France. One notable example is a merchant named Jacques NONCENT, born in 1523, who played a role in the region's trade with the Italian city-states. Another prominent figure from this time was Amélie NONCENT, a landowner and philanthropist born in 1578 in Marseille.

As the surname spread throughout Europe in the following centuries, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as NONCENTE and NONCENTI. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and languages. In the 17th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Lorenzo NONCENT, born in 1621 in Florence, Italy, made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and metaphysics.

The 18th century saw the NONCENT name gain prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was the French poet and playwright, Alain NONCENT, born in 1712 in Paris. His works were celebrated for their wit and social commentary. Another individual of note was the Italian painter, Giulia NONCENT, born in 1756 in Venice, whose portraits and landscapes were highly regarded during her time.

As the NONCENT surname spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to be associated with various professions and walks of life. In the 19th century, a German-born architect named Heinrich NONCENT, born in 1822, made significant contributions to the design of public buildings and landmarks in several European cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noncent

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

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 Noncent 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.

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

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