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
Scholar 758
Agricultural Labourer 188
House Servant 117
At Home 91
Dress Maker 60
Labourer 52
Coal Miner 50
Servant 45
Farm Labourer 35
House Keeper 33
Tailor 33
Annuitant 31
Carpenter 29
General Servant 25
Gardener 24
Grocer 23
Shoe Maker 22
Farmers Son 21
Pauper 21
Blacksmith 20
Farm Servant 20
Laundress 20
Stone Mason 20
Wife 19
Weaver 19

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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