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

Nouel, 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 Nouel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nouel in America

Nouel is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nouel surname appeared 114 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 Nouel.

The history of the last name Nouel

The surname NOUEL is of French origin, originating in the region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "nouel," which means "Christmas" or "the Nativity." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone born around the Christmas season or associated with the festivities of the Nativity.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname NOUEL can be traced back to the 12th century in various documents and records from Normandy. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Radulfus Nouel, who was mentioned in the Cartulary of the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, dated around 1180.

In England, the surname NOUEL is believed to have been introduced by Norman settlers after the Norman Conquest in 1066. One of the earliest recorded examples is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mentions a person named William Noel.

Throughout the centuries, the surname NOUEL has appeared in various historical records and documents, with slight variations in spelling, such as Noel, Noell, and Nowell. One noteworthy bearer of the name was Nicholas Nouel, a French theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century (1508-1580).

Another prominent figure with the surname NOUEL was Sir Andrew Noel (1628-1686), an English politician and landowner who served as a member of parliament and held several important positions during the reign of Charles II.

In the literary world, Philip Noel (1673-1717) was an English playwright and author known for his comedies and tragedies during the Restoration period.

Robert Nouel (1734-1809) was a French clergyman and bishop who played a significant role in the Catholic Church during the French Revolution.

Lastly, Edmond Nouel (1832-1877) was a French painter and artist who was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works were exhibited at the Paris Salon.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname NOUEL, highlighting its French origins and its widespread presence across various fields and countries over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nouel

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

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 Nouel 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.

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

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