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 1,336
Agricultural Labourer 140
Labourer 119
Coal Miner 87
Domestic Servant 71
Dress Maker 58
House Keeper 55
General Servant 50
Cotton Weaver 47
Servant 44
Joiner 43
Laundress 37
Grocer 36
Tailor 34
Annuitant 32
Farm Servant 31
Stone Mason 27
Gardener 26
Woollen Weaver 24
Carpenter 23
Milliner 23
Miner 23
Shoe Maker 22
Painter 21
Blacksmith 21

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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