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 1,691
Coal Miner 152
General Labourer 105
Dress Maker 85
Agricultural Labourer 82
Domestic Servant 74
Living On Own Means 71
Farmer 68
Cotton Weaver 60
Labourer 55
Living On Her Own Means 50
Joiner 43
General Servant Domestic 43
General Servant 42
Grocer 37
Tailor 37
Blacksmith 34
Clerk 33
Farm Labourer 32
House Keeper 32
Farm Servant 31
Laundress 29
Woollen Weaver 26
Stone Mason 25
Tailoress 23

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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