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

Notafraid, 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 Notafraid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Notafraid in America

Notafraid is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Notafraid surname appeared 144 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 Notafraid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Notafraid 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 Notafraid

The surname NOTAFRAID has its origins in the ancient Germanic tribes of northern Europe, particularly the region now known as Germany. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 6th or 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Old High German words "nota" and "fraidī," which together translate to "not afraid" or "unafraid."

One of the earliest known references to the NOTAFRAID name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, dating back to the 11th century. This record mentions a knight named Notafraid von Hildesheim, who fought bravely in the service of the local duke.

The name NOTAFRAID also appears in the Domesday Book, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, it is recorded as "Notefraid," referring to a landowner in the county of Somerset.

During the 12th century, the NOTAFRAID name spread across Europe as families migrated and settled in different regions. One notable figure from this period was Notafraid von Rothenburg, a renowned German poet and minstrel who traveled extensively throughout the Holy Roman Empire.

In the 14th century, a branch of the NOTAFRAID family established itself in the Low Countries, where the name was sometimes spelled as "Notafrayd." This variation can be found in the records of the city of Ghent, where a merchant named Jan Notafrayd lived and traded in the early 1300s.

As the centuries passed, the NOTAFRAID name continued to be carried by individuals of note. In the 16th century, there was Sir Thomas Notafraid, an English knight and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He was sent on several important missions to the courts of Europe, earning a reputation for his bravery and diplomatic skills.

Another prominent figure was Katharina Notafraid, a German woman who lived in the late 17th century. She was a skilled herbalist and midwife, renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies and her fearless approach to assisting women during childbirth.

In the 19th century, the NOTAFRAID name was found in various parts of Europe and North America. One example is Johann Notafraid, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1840s and became a successful farmer and community leader.

As for place names associated with the NOTAFRAID surname, there is a small village called Notafraid in the German state of Bavaria, which likely derives its name from an early settler or landowner with that last name.

Throughout history, the NOTAFRAID surname has been carried by individuals who embodied the qualities of courage, resilience, and a willingness to face challenges without fear. While the specifics of its origins may be lost to time, the name itself serves as a powerful reminder of the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Notafraid

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

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

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