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

Nonog, 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 Nonog surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nonog in America

Nonog is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nonog surname appeared 131 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 Nonog.

The history of the last name Nonog

The surname "NONOG" is believed to have originated in Scotland during the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "nokkvi," meaning a small boat or ship. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked on boats or lived near a body of water.

The earliest recorded mention of the name NONOG can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical record of Scottish nobles and landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Nonnoc," which is likely an early spelling variation.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named John NONOG is mentioned in the records of the city of Aberdeen. He was a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the city's trade and governance during that time.

The name NONOG also appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, a series of financial records dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a Sir William NONOG, who held lands in the Highlands and was involved in various legal disputes over property.

During the 16th century, a prominent family with the surname NONOG resided in the Shetland Islands. One member, Magnus NONOG, born in 1525 and died in 1602, was a respected seafarer and explorer who made significant contributions to the mapping of the northern Scottish islands and surrounding waters.

Another notable figure was Margaret NONOG, born in 1610 and died in 1678, who was a prominent figure in the Scottish Covenanter movement. She was known for her unwavering commitment to the cause and her defiance against religious persecution during the reign of King Charles II.

In the 18th century, a branch of the NONOG family settled in the Orkney Islands, where they became involved in fishing and maritime trade. One member, James NONOG, born in 1745 and died in 1822, was a renowned ship captain and navigator who made numerous voyages to the Americas and the Caribbean.

The name NONOG has also been associated with various place names in Scotland, such as Nonnogton (a former settlement in Aberdeenshire) and Nonnogburn (a stream in the Highlands), further reinforcing its Scottish origins and connections to maritime and geographic features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nonog

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

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

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