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 1,097
Agricultural Labourer 176
House Servant 80
Coal Miner 75
Dress Maker 70
House Keeper 53
Labourer 48
Shoe Maker 43
Laundress 41
Tailor 31
General Servant 31
Servant 30
Cotton Weaver 30
Grocer 28
House Maid 28
Wife Of Above 27
Carpenter 26
Stone Mason 25
Cook 23
Gardener 23
Carter 23
Blacksmith 22
Milliner 20
Painter 18
Farmer 18

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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