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

Noseworthy, 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 Noseworthy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noseworthy in America

Noseworthy is the 44356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noseworthy surname appeared 485 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 Noseworthy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noseworthy 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 Noseworthy

The surname Noseworthy originates from England, where it emerged in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to be a locative surname, derived from a place name that referred to a person's residence or place of origin. The name is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "nosu" meaning nose, and "worþig" meaning an enclosed homestead or farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noseworthy can be found in the Gloucestershire Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a John Noseworthy is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the early 14th century.

In the 16th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, including Noseworthy, Nosworthy, and Nozworthy, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation during that era. One notable figure from this period was William Noseworthy, a merchant from Bristol, who is mentioned in records from 1562.

As trade and exploration expanded, the Noseworthy name spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. In the 17th century, records show a John Noseworthy from Devon, who was involved in the colonization of Newfoundland, Canada.

In the 18th century, the Noseworthy family had established a presence in several counties across England, including Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Devon. One prominent individual was Thomas Noseworthy (1717-1799), a landowner and farmer from Somerset, who left a significant inheritance to his descendants.

The 19th century saw the name Noseworthy gain more recognition, with individuals such as Richard Noseworthy (1805-1881), a successful merchant and shipowner from Devon, and William Noseworthy (1835-1913), a renowned painter and artist from Cornwall.

Throughout its history, the Noseworthy surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including farming, trade, maritime activities, and the arts. While the name originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and exploration during the colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noseworthy

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

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

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