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

Nowling, 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 Nowling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nowling in America

Nowling is the 23397th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nowling surname appeared 1,087 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 Nowling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nowling 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 Nowling

The surname Nowling is of English origin, emerging in the early medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "nowell," meaning "Christmas." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone born or associated with the Christmas season.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nowling can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dated 1296, where it appears as "John Nowell." This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that time, as they were often adapted based on local dialects and scribal interpretations.

In the 14th century, the Nowling surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Feet of Fines for Oxfordshire in 1384, where it was written as "Richard Nowellyng." This entry provides evidence of the surname's evolution from its Old English roots.

During the 15th century, the name Nowling began to gain prominence in certain regions of England. One notable figure was John Nowling, a landowner and influential figure in Gloucestershire, who lived from approximately 1420 to 1492.

As the centuries progressed, the Nowling surname continued to spread across different parts of England. In the 16th century, records show a Thomas Nowling who was born in Warwickshire around 1545 and later became a successful merchant in London.

The 17th century saw the rise of another notable individual with the Nowling surname, Sir Robert Nowling (1620-1685), a prominent politician and member of the English Parliament. He played a significant role in the events leading up to the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

In the 18th century, the Nowling family had established a strong presence in various counties, including Yorkshire, where a wealthy landowner named William Nowling (1705-1778) owned vast estates and held significant influence in the region.

As the 19th century dawned, the Nowling surname continued to be represented in various fields. One notable figure was Elizabeth Nowling (1825-1892), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools in the city of Bristol.

Throughout its history, the Nowling surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, contributing to the rich tapestry of English heritage and leaving their mark across various domains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nowling

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

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

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