Noble

Noble Meaning & Origin

About Noble
The surname Noble is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "noble," which means "high-born" or "excellent." It was originally used as a nickname for someone of noble or high social status, or as a term of respect for someone who behaved in a noble manner. Over time, the surname Noble became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with nobility or their esteemed character. Today, the surname Noble is fairly common and can be found worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Noble features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Noble: 41,667
  • Overall Popularity: 0.02%
  • Ranking: 829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 14.13

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPL
🔊 Soundex
N0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 B AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnoʊbəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Noble in Braille

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

The name Noble in braille

How to sign the name Noble using Sign Language

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

The name Noble in sign language

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