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

Notice, 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 Notice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Notice in America

Notice is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Notice surname appeared 222 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 Notice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Notice 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 Notice

The surname NOTICE has its origins in England, with records dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "notian," which means "to observe" or "to take notice." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone whose occupation involved observing or keeping watch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NOTICE can be found in the Wakefield Court Rolls of 1275, where a certain Robert Notice is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in Yorkshire by the late 13th century. The surname is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, indicating its presence in southern England during that period.

In the 15th century, the NOTICE surname appears in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the affluent Paston family in Norfolk. A man named John Notice is mentioned in a letter dated 1472, suggesting that the name had spread to East Anglia by that time.

The NOTICE surname can also be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where there are references to places with similar-sounding names, such as "Notescelle" and "Notescire." These place names may have influenced the development of the surname in certain regions.

One notable figure with the surname NOTICE was Sir John Notice (1525-1596), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the development of the city's trade and commerce.

Another prominent individual was Samuel Notice (1688-1762), a renowned clockmaker from Suffolk. His clocks and timepieces were highly sought after and can be found in several museums and private collections.

In the literary world, Jane Notice (1810-1887) was a notable author and poet from Gloucestershire. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, were widely acclaimed during the Victorian era.

Moving into the 19th century, William Notice (1845-1912) was a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur from Yorkshire. He established several successful businesses and was influential in the region's economic growth.

Lastly, Thomas Notice (1879-1957) was a distinguished archaeologist and historian from Oxfordshire. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient Roman settlements in Britain and authored several books on the subject.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Notice

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

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

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