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

Noojin, 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 Noojin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noojin in America

Noojin is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noojin surname appeared 266 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 Noojin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noojin 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 Noojin

The surname NOOJIN originates from the Ural region of Russia, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Slavic word "nuja," meaning "need" or "necessity," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was considered a vital member of the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NOOJIN can be found in a census record from the village of Nizhny Novgorod in 1263. The name appears as "Nujin," which is likely an older spelling variation. This record indicates that the surname was already established in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Ivan NOOJIN was mentioned in a chronicle documenting the military campaigns of Vasili III, Grand Prince of Moscow. Ivan NOOJIN was a respected military leader who played a significant role in the conquest of the Kazan Khanate.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure named Yakov NOOJIN was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. Records show that he donated a substantial portion of his wealth to the construction of churches and monasteries in the region.

In the 18th century, a famous explorer named Fyodor NOOJIN embarked on several expeditions to the Siberian wilderness. His detailed accounts of the flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of the region were widely published and contributed to the scientific understanding of the area.

Another notable individual with the surname NOOJIN was Anastasia NOOJIN, a renowned opera singer who performed in the prestigious Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow during the late 19th century. Born in 1845 and died in 1923, she was celebrated for her powerful soprano voice and her ability to captivate audiences with her emotive performances.

While the surname NOOJIN originated in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the Ural region, where it held significance and was carried by individuals who left their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noojin

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

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

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