Find out how popular the last name DeNoble is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeNoble.

DeNoble, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeNoble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeNoble in America

DeNoble is the 52482nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeNoble surname appeared 395 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeNoble.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeNoble to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeNoble

The surname DeNoble has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "of" and "noble" referring to someone of noble birth or ancestry. This name was originally used to distinguish individuals of aristocratic lineage or those who held positions of nobility.

During the Middle Ages, the DeNoble name was prevalent in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in ancient charters and tax rolls from these areas. It is likely that the name was first adopted by individuals who were part of the noble class or had ties to the nobility.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DeNoble name was Sir Robert DeNoble, a knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. His name is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086, documenting landowners and their estates in England following the conquest.

In the 13th century, a branch of the DeNoble family settled in the region of Anjou in western France. Notable members of this lineage include Jean DeNoble, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived from 1247 to 1312, and his son, Pierre DeNoble, a respected scholar and author who contributed to the development of medieval literature in France.

As the centuries passed, the DeNoble name spread across Europe, with some branches of the family establishing themselves in other countries. In the 16th century, a DeNoble family resided in the city of Antwerp, in present-day Belgium. One of their descendants, Hendrick DeNoble, became a renowned artist and painter, known for his intricate portraits and landscapes. He lived from 1536 to 1609.

Another notable bearer of the DeNoble name was Sir John DeNoble, an English military officer and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII in the early 16th century. He was involved in negotiations with France and played a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations between the two countries during a tumultuous period.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DeNoble family settled in the German region of Bavaria. Amongst this lineage was Johann DeNoble, a respected philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Munich. He lived from 1623 to 1687 and made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeNoble

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeNoble.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeNoble was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeNoble has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeNoble was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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