Nobel

Nobel Meaning & Origin

About Nobel
The surname Nobel is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Njáll," meaning "champion" or "hero." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed bravery or had a heroic nature. The name gained prominence through the Nobel family, which included Alfred Nobel, the founder of the Nobel Prizes. Today, the surname Nobel is associated with the legacy of the Nobel Prizes and the recognition of outstanding achievements in various fields.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Nobel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Nobel: 788
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,822
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nobel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Nobel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPL
🔊 Soundex
N0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW0 B EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/noʊˈbɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nobel in Braille

Here's how to represent Nobel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Nobel in braille

How to sign the name Nobel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Nobel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nobel in sign language

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