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

Nobbe, 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 Nobbe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nobbe in America

Nobbe is the 32676th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nobbe surname appeared 703 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 Nobbe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nobbe 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 Nobbe

The surname Nobbe has its origins in medieval Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "nobbe," which translates to "knob" or "protrusion." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for an individual with a distinctive physical feature, such as a prominent nose or protruding forehead.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nobbe can be found in the Codex Traditionum Fuldensium, a medieval manuscript from the Fulda Abbey in present-day Hesse, Germany. This manuscript, dating back to the 8th century, contains references to individuals with the name Nobbe, although the exact spelling may have varied slightly.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Henricus Nobbe was mentioned in the Annales Stadenses, a chronicle written by the Benedictine monk Albert of Stade. This record suggests that the name Nobbe was in use among the aristocracy or clergy during that time period.

The name Nobbe has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For instance, the village of Nobbenau in Saxony may have derived its name from individuals bearing the surname Nobbe. Additionally, variations such as Nobbenhausen and Nobbenbach have been recorded in historical documents, indicating the spread of the name across different regions.

Amongst the early bearers of the name Nobbe, a few notable figures stand out:

1. Johann Nobbe (c. 1500 - 1570), a German theologian and reformer from Hesse, known for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation.
2. Heinrich Nobbe (1615 - 1692), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Helmstedt.
3. Friedrich Nobbe (1830 - 1922), a German agronomist and pioneer in the field of plant nutrition and soil science.
4. Carl Nobbe (1858 - 1912), a German botanist and mycologist, known for his research on fungal diseases affecting plants.
5. Walter Nobbe (1889 - 1957), a German politician and member of the Reichstag during the Weimar Republic.

While the surname Nobbe may have evolved and spread across various regions over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to medieval Germany, where it likely originated as a descriptive nickname. The name's longevity and historical references underscore its deep-rooted presence in German culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nobbe

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

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

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