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

Noud, 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 Noud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noud in America

Noud is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noud surname appeared 235 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 Noud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noud 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 Noud

The surname NOUD has its origins in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "nod," which means "necessity" or "compulsion." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was perceived as a strong-willed or determined individual.

One of the earliest known references to the NOUD surname can be found in the records of the town of Mainz, where a certain Heinrich NOUD is mentioned as a respected citizen in the year 1487. Another notable early bearer of the name was Johann NOUD, a merchant from Frankfurt who is recorded as having participated in trade negotiations with Italian cities in the early 16th century.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the NOUD surname began to spread across various regions of Germany, with concentrations found in the states of Bavaria, Saxony, and Hesse. One prominent figure from this period was Wilhelm NOUD (1632-1701), a scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Heidelberg.

As the name proliferated, it also underwent several spelling variations, such as NOUD, NAUD, and NAUDT. These variations can be found in various historical documents and records from different regions of Germany.

In the 19th century, the NOUD surname gained further recognition with the birth of Karl NOUD (1818-1892), a renowned German painter and member of the Düsseldorf school of painting. His works, which often depicted scenes from rural life, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and are now held in several prestigious art collections.

Another notable figure from this period was Hermann NOUD (1846-1924), a German industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the steel industry in the Ruhr region. His company, the NOUD Steelworks, was a major employer and contributed greatly to the economic prosperity of the area.

As the NOUD surname spread across Europe and beyond, it continued to be associated with individuals from various professions and backgrounds. Some examples include the French sculptor Jean-Baptiste NOUD (1804-1881), the British writer and journalist Edward NOUD (1872-1944), and the American politician and lawyer William NOUD (1886-1962).

Overall, the surname NOUD has a rich and varied history, with roots that can be traced back to medieval Germany. Throughout the centuries, it has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, ranging from scholars and artists to industrialists and politicians, further contributing to the cultural and historical significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noud

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

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

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