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 1,849
Coal Miner 110
Dress Maker 103
Agricultural Labourer 103
Domestic Servant 96
Labourer 72
General Labourer 61
General Servant 58
Cotton Weaver 58
Joiner 44
Laundress 44
Annuitant 42
General Servant Domestic 40
House Keeper 36
Grocer 34
Stone Mason 33
Tailor 31
Charwoman 30
Woollen Weaver 29
Carpenter 28
Farm Servant Indoor 28
Worsted Weaver 28
No Occupation 23
Farm Labourer 23
Shoe Maker 22

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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