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

Noperi, 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 Noperi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noperi in America

Noperi is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noperi surname appeared 191 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 Noperi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noperi 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 Noperi

The surname Noperi has its origins in the Finno-Ugric language family, specifically in the Finnish language. It is believed to have emerged in the region of modern-day Finland and Estonia during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name Noperi is thought to be derived from the Finnish word "nopea," which means "swift" or "quick." It may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to individuals who were known for their speed or agility, either in physical activities or in their work.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noperi can be found in the Swedish census records of the 16th century, which documented Finnish populations living in the region at that time. The name appears with various spellings, such as Noperi, Noperius, and Noperinen.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Noperi was Pekka Noperi (1620-1689), a Finnish farmer and landowner from the village of Kurikka in Southern Ostrobothnia. He was known for his involvement in local community affairs and his contributions to the development of the region's agricultural practices.

Another important figure was Liisa Noperi (1755-1832), a Finnish folk healer and midwife from the town of Tampere. She was renowned for her knowledge of traditional Finnish healing methods and her skills in assisting women during childbirth.

In the 19th century, Johan Noperi (1821-1897) was a prominent Finnish businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the country's textile industry. He established several successful textile mills and factories in the city of Tampere, which became known as the "Manchester of Finland."

Moving into the early 20th century, Aino Noperi (1892-1972) was a Finnish author and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of nature, love, and the human condition. Her collection of poems, "Metsän Sävelet" (Tones of the Forest), published in 1924, is considered one of her most notable works.

Lastly, Erkki Noperi (1912-1995) was a Finnish military officer who served in the Finnish Defence Forces during World War II. He participated in several crucial battles against the Soviet Union and was awarded numerous military honors for his bravery and leadership.

Overall, the surname Noperi has a rich history rooted in the Finnish culture and language, with various notable individuals bearing the name throughout the centuries, contributing to various fields such as agriculture, medicine, industry, literature, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noperi

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

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

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