2000
#49,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 401
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Denoble
A noble or aristocratic surname of French origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 445 Americans carry the last name Denoble. That puts it at #56,803 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 770,234 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Denoble surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
445
1 in 770,234
Census rank
#56,803
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
388
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 388 bearers of the surname Denoble in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 56803rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Denoble, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Denoble
Among Census respondents with the surname Denoble, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Denoble bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Denoble surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 351
- Two or more races4.1% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 13
- Black or African American1.0% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Denoble
Denoble appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#52,482
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 395
-6 bearers (-1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 3,233 places
2020
#56,803
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 388
-7 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 4,321 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #49,249 | 401 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #52,482 | 395 | 0.13 | -6 bearers (-1.5%) | Down 3,233 places |
| 2020 | #56,803 | 388 | 0.13 | -7 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 4,321 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Denoble surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,482 | #56,803 | -8.2% |
| Count | 395 | 388 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.13 | -0.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Denoble bearers went from 395 to 388 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 4,321 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,482 to #56,803.
FAQ
Denoble surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Denoble?
Name Census estimates that about 445 living Americans carry the surname Denoble. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 770,234 residents.
How common is Denoble?
Denoble ranks #56,803 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 388 people with the surname Denoble. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (445), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Denoble.
Has Denoble become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Denoble went from 395 recorded bearers to 388. That is a decrease of 7 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #52,482 to #56,803.
What does the Census say about the background of Denoble?
Among Census respondents with the surname Denoble, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Denoble in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (351 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Denoble appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Two or More Races (4.1%), Hispanic (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Denoble (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Denoble mean?
A noble or aristocratic surname of French origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Denoble (0.13 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Denoble?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Denoble on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.