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

Nable, 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 Nable surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nable in America

Nable is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nable surname appeared 144 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 Nable.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nable 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 Nable

The surname NABLE has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "næfela," meaning "noble" or "noble-born." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals of high social status or those who displayed noble qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NABLE surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a census-like document from 1273, where a man named John Nable is mentioned. Another early reference is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1301, which lists a Richard Nablee.

During the Middle Ages, variations in spelling were common, and the NABLE surname appeared in various forms, such as Nabill, Nabyll, and Naybell. These different spellings often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

In the 16th century, the NABLE surname gained prominence with the birth of William Nable (c. 1530-1599), an English theologian and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. His contributions to the Church of England and his scholarly works left a lasting impact.

Another notable figure bearing the NABLE surname was John Nable (1570-1632), a renowned English poet and playwright during the Elizabethan era. His works, though not widely recognized today, were celebrated in his time for their lyrical quality and storytelling.

Moving forward to the 17th century, a prominent NABLE family established themselves in the county of Oxfordshire. Sir Thomas Nable (1620-1689) was a respected landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Woodstock.

In the 18th century, the NABLE surname gained recognition in the field of science with the birth of Edward Nable (1741-1818), a renowned botanist and naturalist. His extensive research and contributions to the study of plant life earned him a significant place in the annals of botanical history.

Throughout the centuries, the NABLE surname has been associated with various trades and professions, from landowners and clergymen to poets and scientists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nable

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

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 Nable 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 Nable 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 Nable was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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