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

Novey, 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 Novey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novey in America

Novey is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novey surname appeared 334 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 Novey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Novey 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 Novey

The surname Novey originated in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, with its roots likely tracing back to the 9th or 10th century. The name is derived from the Slavic word "nov," meaning "new" or "recent," suggesting that it may have been used to distinguish a person who had recently arrived in a particular area or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Novey can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Novyi" in a land registry from the region of Novgorod, in modern-day Russia. This document suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.

In the 15th century, variations of the name, such as "Noveye" and "Noveyski," appeared in records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, indicating the spread of the name across Eastern Europe. During this period, the name was often associated with nobility or landowners, suggesting that it had gained a certain level of prominence.

One notable figure bearing the name Novey was Ivan Noveyski, a 16th-century Russian merchant and explorer who is credited with establishing trade routes between Russia and the Far East. His expeditions helped to expand Russian influence in the region and paved the way for future economic and cultural exchanges.

Another individual of note was Mariya Noveyeva, a 17th-century Russian noblewoman and philanthropist who was renowned for her charitable works and support of the Orthodox Church. She is said to have founded several monasteries and schools in her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name Novey appeared in records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, particularly in regions like Galicia and Bukovina, where it was often spelled as "Novej" or "Noviy." One notable bearer of the name during this period was Petro Novey, a Ukrainian philosopher and educator who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of his time.

As the 19th century dawned, the name Novey began to spread beyond Eastern Europe, with individuals bearing the name appearing in records from countries such as Germany, France, and even the United States. One prominent figure from this era was Nikolai Novey, a Russian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and political reform.

While the surname Novey may not be as widely recognized today as some other names, its long and varied history serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Eastern Europe and the enduring legacy of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novey

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

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

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