Noble Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Noble Name Meaning: Nickname used to describe who was 'High born','distinguished' or 'celebrated'. The Latin form 'nobilis',someone of 'eminent' birth or character.

The surname is of 'Norman' origin.The surname has been brought about Ireland since the 13th century,re-introduced in the 17th century,mainly known in 'Ulster'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Noble Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Noble family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 205
Agricultural Labourer 194
Independent 111
Labourer 93
Farmer 71
Male Servant 65
Shoe Maker 51
Tailor 41
Weaver 29
Coal Miner 26
Carpenter 19
Pauper 19
Independant 18
Gardener 16
Joiner 16
Fancy Weaver 16
Ag Labourer 15
Copper Miner 15
Dress Maker 15
Blacksmith 14
Cotton Weaver 13
Wool Comber 13
Frame Work Knitter 13
Butcher 13
Laundress 12

Noble Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Noble 100% 69,580
2 Anable 67% 357
3 Nobel 60% 345
4 Nable 80% 197
5 Nobble 83% 138

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The surname Noble is the most popular version of all its varients

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