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
School 1,266
Coal Miner Hewer 83
Private Means 76
Farmer 68
Farm Labourer 63
Dressmaker 62
General Servant (domestic) 61
Labourer 57
General Labourer 51
Shop Assistant 48
None 47
At School 45
Domestic Servant 44
Housekeeper 42
Clerk 38
Joiner 34
Assisting In Business 33
Scholar 33
House Keeper 31
House Painter 30
Cotton Weaver 29
Carter 28
Dress Maker 25
Nil 25
Weaver 25

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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