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

Noon, 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 Noon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noon in America

Noon is the 9473rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noon surname appeared 3,433 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Noon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noon 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 Noon

The surname Noon has its origins in England, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "non," which translates to "noon" or midday. This suggests that the name was likely a descriptive nickname given to someone who was born or habitually active during the midday hours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Noon surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from the year 1176, where a person named William Noun is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolving nature of surnames during that era.

In the 13th century, the Noon surname appears in various county records, such as the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1272, which reference a Richard Noon. This indicates that the name had gained recognition and spread across different regions of England by this time.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not explicitly mention the Noon surname. However, it does include references to place names that may have contributed to the development of the surname, such as Nunnington in Yorkshire and Nuns' Green in Worcestershire.

Notable individuals bearing the Noon surname throughout history include:

1. John Noon (c. 1568-1635), an English clergyman and author known for his theological writings.
2. Benjamin Noon (1808-1892), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Birmingham, England.
3. Sir William Noon (1838-1915), a British industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Noon Bread Company and was knighted for his contributions to the city of Derby.
4. James Noon (1843-1925), a British trade unionist and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party.
5. Sir Ismail Noon (1893-1987), a prominent Pakistani industrialist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of Pakistan's textile industry.

While the Noon surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved over centuries and been carried by individuals from various walks of life, leaving an indelible mark on the historical tapestry of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noon

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

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

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