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
Living On Own Means 148
General Labourer 104
Dress Maker 85
General Servant Domestic 71
Scholar 68
Coal Miner Hewer 59
Farmer 59
Cotton Weaver 49
Domestic Servant 48
Tailor 39
Cook Domestic 34
Gardener Domestic 30
Carpenter 27
Laundress Wash 26
Housemaid Domestic 25
Agricultural Labourer 25
School Boy 24
Servant Domestic 24
Charwoman 23
Dock Labourer 22
House Painter 21
Tailoress 21
Joiner 21
Woollen Weaver 21
House Maid Domestic 20

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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