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

Nonis, 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 Nonis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nonis in America

Nonis is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nonis surname appeared 103 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 Nonis.

The history of the last name Nonis

The surname NONIS is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "nonus," which means "ninth," potentially referring to the order of birth among siblings or the numbering system used in certain regions.

One of the earliest records of the NONIS surname can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented various Tuscan families. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the NONIS surname was Guido Nonis, a prominent merchant and banker from the city of Perugia, Umbria. His family's wealth and influence played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the era.

The NONIS surname also appears in several historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, including land records and legal contracts. For instance, a certain Giovanni Nonis was recorded as a landowner in the Chianti region of Tuscany during the late 1400s.

During the Renaissance period, the NONIS family produced several notable figures, including the artist and architect Bartolomeo Nonis (1497-1567), who was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in Rome and Naples.

Another prominent individual with the NONIS surname was Giulio Nonis (1523-1588), a renowned physician and scholar from Siena. He authored several treatises on medicine and was widely respected in academic circles during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the NONIS name was associated with the Venetian nobility, as evidenced by the presence of the Nonis family crest in the city's archives. One notable member of this branch was Marco Nonis (1721-1798), a prominent statesman and diplomat who served as the Venetian ambassador to several European courts.

As the centuries progressed, the NONIS surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, with descendants settling in various regions and countries. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name has persisted and maintained its Italian heritage throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nonis

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

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

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