Nobs

Nobs Meaning & Origin

About Nobs
The surname Nobs is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nob," meaning "head" or "chief." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who held a position of authority or prominence within their community. The name may have also been used to describe someone who had a noble or distinguished appearance or demeanor. Overall, the surname Nobs signifies a person of importance or leadership.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nobs: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPS
🔊 Soundex
N012
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 B Z
🌐 IPA
/nobs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nobs in Braille

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

The name Nobs in braille

How to sign the name Nobs using Sign Language

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

The name Nobs in sign language

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