Nobles

Nobles Meaning & Origin

About Nobles
The surname Nobles is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "noble," meaning someone of high social status or rank. It was originally used as a nickname for someone who behaved in a noble or dignified manner or who held a position of authority. Over time, the surname Nobles became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with nobility or a respected social standing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nobles: 12,965
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nobles 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 Nobles is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPLS
🔊 Soundex
N01402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 B AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈnoʊbəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nobles in Braille

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

The name Nobles in braille

How to sign the name Nobles using Sign Language

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

The name Nobles in sign language

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