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

Nooks, 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 Nooks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nooks in America

Nooks is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nooks surname appeared 196 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 Nooks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nooks 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 Nooks

The surname NOOKS has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name referring to a remote or secluded area, likely derived from the Old English word "nocc" or "nok," meaning a corner or nook.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, where a Richard de la Noke is mentioned. The name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332, with a reference to a John atte Noke.

In the 15th century, the surname NOOKS began to appear in its modern spelling, as evidenced by records from the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1442, which mention a John Nokes. This spelling variation likely emerged due to regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

One notable figure bearing the surname NOOKS was Sir Thomas Nooks (1545-1610), a Member of Parliament for Hastings during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the defense of the English coast against the Spanish Armada in 1588.

Another individual of historical significance was Henry Nooks (1698-1772), a renowned architect from Lincolnshire who designed several churches and public buildings in the Georgian style. His most famous work is the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Gainsborough, completed in 1735.

In the 19th century, William Nooks (1812-1890) was a prominent industrialist from Yorkshire, known for his innovations in the textile manufacturing industry. He established several mills and factories, contributing significantly to the economic growth of the region.

The name NOOKS has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Nook Farm in Oxfordshire, Nooks Hill in Hampshire, and Nook Lane in Derbyshire, further reinforcing its locational origins.

It is worth noting that while the surname NOOKS is relatively uncommon, it has maintained a presence throughout British history, with descendants carrying on the legacy of this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nooks

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

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

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