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

Nool, 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 Nool surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nool in America

Nool is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nool surname appeared 129 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 Nool.

The history of the last name Nool

The surname NOOL is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "nol," which referred to a hilltop or a rounded summit. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near or on a hill or a raised landform.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname NOOL can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from the year 1273, where it appears as "William de Nole." This document was a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I.

In the 14th century, the surname NOOL appeared in various forms, such as "Nolle," "Nolles," and "Noles," reflecting the phonetic variations of the time. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 mention a "Ricardus de Nolle," indicating the presence of the surname in that region.

The NOOL surname is also connected to several place names in England, including Nole Hill in Somerset and Noles Green in Gloucestershire. These place names likely derived from the Old English word "nol," further reinforcing the geographic association of the surname.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname NOOL was John Nool, born in 1492 in Warwickshire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner during the Tudor period. Another notable figure was William Nool (1563-1622), a clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Easton Neston in Northamptonshire.

In the 17th century, the NOOL surname was found in various records, such as the Parish Registers of Gloucestershire, where a marriage between Thomas Nool and Elizabeth Harding was recorded in 1637. The surname also appeared in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Worcestershire in 1672, indicating the presence of families with this name in the region.

One remarkable individual with the NOOL surname was Sir Edward Nool (1647-1711), a successful merchant and Member of Parliament for the City of London. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Bank of England and was knighted for his contributions to the financial sector.

Another notable figure was Mary Nool (1718-1799), a renowned author and poet from Gloucestershire. Her collection of poems, titled "Verses from the Cotswolds," was widely praised and celebrated during her lifetime.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the NOOL surname continued to be found in various records across England, with families bearing this name residing in counties such as Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nool

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

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

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