2000
#96,918
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Nonez
A surname indicating relation to someone with a distinctive nose.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Nonez. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Nonez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Nonez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Nonez, the largest self-reported group is Black at 62.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (33.3%) and White (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Nonez
The surname "Nonez" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is derived from the Spanish word "nones," which means "nuns," suggesting a possible connection to religious orders or monastic communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Nonez" can be found in the Libro de los Repartimientos de Sevilla, a 13th-century document detailing the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors. This document mentions a certain "Pedro Nonez" who received a portion of land.
In the 14th century, a notable individual named "Juan Nonez" is mentioned in the chronicles of King Alfonso XI of Castile. Juan Nonez was a military commander who fought against the Moors during the Reconquista, and his exploits are recorded in several historical accounts.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname "Nonez" was "Alonso Nonez de Ciudad Rodrigo," a 15th-century poet and writer from the city of Ciudad Rodrigo in the province of Salamanca. His works, including poetry and religious texts, were highly regarded during his time.
In the 16th century, the name "Nonez" appears in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was "Diego Nonez de Mercado," a conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and served as a governor in the region.
Moving into the 17th century, a notable bearer of the "Nonez" surname was "María Nonez de Lauria," a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of artists and writers, and her patronage contributed significantly to the cultural flourishing of that era.
Throughout its history, the surname "Nonez" has been associated with various professions and social classes, from military leaders and religious figures to writers and artists. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name's enduring presence in historical records reflects its deep roots in Spanish culture and history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nonez
Among Census respondents with the surname Nonez, the largest self-reported group is Black at 62.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (33.3%) and White (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Nonez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Nonez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American62.9% · 66
- Hispanic or Latino33.3% · 35
- White1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Nonez
Nonez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#117,480
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
-26 bearers (-14.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 20,562 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-43 bearers (-29.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 35,509 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #96,918 | 174 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #117,480 | 148 | 0.05 | -26 bearers (-14.9%) | Down 20,562 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -43 bearers (-29.1%) | Down 35,509 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Nonez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,480 | #152,989 | -30.2% |
| Count | 148 | 105 | -29.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -29.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Nonez bearers went from 148 to 105 (-29.1% change). The surname moved down 35,509 positions in the national ranking, going from #117,480 to #152,989.
FAQ
Nonez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Nonez?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Nonez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Nonez?
Nonez ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Nonez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Nonez.
Has Nonez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Nonez went from 148 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 43 (-29.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #117,480 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Nonez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Nonez, the largest self-reported group is Black at 62.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (33.3%) and White (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Nonez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.9% (66 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Nonez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (62.9%), Hispanic (33.3%), White (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Nonez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Nonez mean?
A surname indicating relation to someone with a distinctive nose. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Nonez (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Nonez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.