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

Noblet, 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 Noblet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noblet in America

Noblet is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noblet surname appeared 390 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 Noblet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noblet 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 Noblet

The surname Noblet has its origins in the Norman-French language, with roots dating back to the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "noble," meaning "noble" or "distinguished." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone of noble or esteemed status.

Noblet is believed to have originated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from these areas, such as the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Geoffrey Noblet, a Norman knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the conquest of England. His name is mentioned in the Domesday Book as a landowner in the county of Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, a Robert Noblet was recorded as a prominent citizen of the town of Caen in Normandy. He is believed to have been a wealthy merchant and landowner.

During the Middle Ages, the name Noblet was also found in various spellings, such as Noblett, Noblit, and Noblitt, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common at the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir John Noblet, a member of the English gentry and a influential landowner in the county of Warwickshire. He was born in 1520 and died in 1592.

Another notable person with the surname Noblet was François Noblet, a French artist and engraver who lived in the 17th century (1642-1719). He was renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes.

In the 18th century, Joseph Noblet (1700-1770) was a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Crillon, now used as a luxury hotel.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure was Marie-Antoinette Noblet (1819-1887), a French ballet dancer and choreographer. She was a celebrated performer at the Paris Opera and is credited with helping to popularize the Romantic style of ballet.

While the surname Noblet has its roots in French history, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, as a result of migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noblet

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

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

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