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

Notestine, 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 Notestine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Notestine in America

Notestine is the 37646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Notestine surname appeared 591 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 Notestine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Notestine 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 Notestine

The surname NOTESTINE has its origins traced back to the region of Normandy in northern France, dating back to the early 11th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French words "note" and "estine," meaning "note" and "stem" or "branch," respectively. It is thought to have been an occupational surname initially given to someone who made or sold musical instruments, particularly those with stems or branches, such as woodwinds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NOTESTINE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry lists a "Radulfus Notestine" as a landowner in the county of Hampshire. This suggests that the name was already established in Normandy before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, records indicate a "Johannes Notestine" who was a member of the Worshipful Company of Musicians in London. This guild, established in 1500, regulated the music trade and played a significant role in the cultural life of the city.

During the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname NOTESTINE was William Notestine (c. 1510-1572), a renowned luthier (stringed instrument maker) from Cremona, Italy. His instruments were highly sought after by musicians across Europe for their exceptional craftsmanship and tonal qualities.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Richard Notestine (1587-1649), an English military officer who served under King Charles I during the English Civil War. He was knighted for his bravery and loyalty on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the name NOTESTINE gained prominence in the United States with the arrival of German immigrants. One such immigrant was Johann Notestine (1723-1798), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling have included NOTESTIN, NOTESTYN, and NOTSTINE, reflecting regional dialects and changes in language over time. While the name is not as common as some other surnames, it has a rich historical background rooted in the arts, military, and skilled trades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Notestine

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

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

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