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

Noot, 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 Noot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noot in America

Noot is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noot surname appeared 103 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 Noot.

The history of the last name Noot

The surname NOOT is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "noot," which means "nut" or "nutshell." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked with nuts or was somehow associated with the nut trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NOOT can be found in historical records from the city of Utrecht in the 14th century. In these records, there are references to individuals with the surname NOOT, indicating that the name was already established in the region by that time.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the NOOT surname began to spread throughout the Netherlands and into neighboring regions. In the 1500s, there are records of a prominent Dutch family named NOOT who were influential in the city of Haarlem. One notable member of this family was Hendrik NOOT (c. 1500-1570), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a councilor to the Prince of Orange.

In the 17th century, the name NOOT gained recognition in the arts and literature. Celebrated Dutch painter Gerard NOOT (1615-1670) was known for his still-life paintings and depictions of everyday scenes. Around the same time, poet and playwright Pieter NOOT (1625-1691) gained fame for his satirical works and contributions to the Dutch Golden Age of literature.

As the Dutch expanded their global influence through trade and colonization, the NOOT surname also found its way to other parts of the world. In the late 18th century, there are records of a family named NOOT who settled in the Dutch Cape Colony (present-day South Africa). One of their descendants, Jacobus NOOT (1782-1853), became a prominent figure in the Cape Colony and served as a member of the Council of Justice.

Another notable bearer of the NOOT surname was Adriaan NOOT (1875-1945), a Dutch architect who made significant contributions to the Amsterdam School of architecture in the early 20th century. His designs, including the famous Scheepvaarthuis building in Amsterdam, are considered important examples of the expressionist architectural style.

While the NOOT surname has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, where it likely began as a nickname or occupational name related to the nut trade or industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noot

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

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

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