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

Notah, 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 Notah surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Notah in America

Notah is the 57372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Notah surname appeared 355 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 Notah.

We can also compare 2010 data for Notah 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 Notah

The surname Notah is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in the region of modern-day Israel and the Palestinian territories. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Aramaic language, where the word "notah" referred to a scribe or a writer.

During the Byzantine era, the name was likely adopted by individuals who worked as scribes or scholars, as they were highly respected in society for their ability to read and write. Over time, the name spread throughout the region and eventually made its way to other parts of the world through migration and trade routes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Notah can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the city of Jerusalem, where a scribe named Yehuda Notah is mentioned as the author of a religious text. This suggests that the name was in use among the Jewish community in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, a merchant named Salim Notah is recorded as having traveled along the Silk Road, carrying goods between the Middle East and Central Asia. This indicates that the name had also spread to other parts of the region and was adopted by individuals from different ethnic and religious backgrounds.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name Notah was found among both Muslim and Christian communities in the Levant region. One notable figure was Ibrahim Notah, a 16th-century scholar and theologian from Damascus, who wrote extensively on Islamic law and philosophy.

In the 19th century, a prominent Armenian writer and poet named Khachatur Notah gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence. He was born in 1822 in the city of Van, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire.

Another notable figure was Fatima Notah, a 20th-century Egyptian feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education in the early part of the 20th century. She was born in 1901 and played a significant role in the social and political reforms that took place in Egypt during that period.

While the surname Notah has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the region where it first emerged as a name associated with scribes, scholars, and writers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Notah

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

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

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