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

Nobleza, 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 Nobleza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nobleza in America

Nobleza is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nobleza surname appeared 210 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 Nobleza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nobleza 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 Nobleza

The surname Nobleza originates from Spain and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "nobleza," which translates to "nobility" or "noble status." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who held positions of nobility or exhibited noble qualities.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from one's occupation, place of origin, or personal characteristics. In the case of Nobleza, it is believed to have been initially bestowed upon members of the Spanish aristocracy or those associated with noble families.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Nobleza can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 14th century. In a document from 1368, a certain Don Pedro de Nobleza is mentioned as a knight in the service of King Pedro IV.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Seville, where a prominent family known as the Noblezas held significant influence and wealth. Juan de Nobleza (1425-1492), a member of this family, is noted for his contributions to the city's architecture and patronage of the arts.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Nobleza was Isabel de Nobleza (1520-1588), a renowned poet and scholar during the Spanish Golden Age. Her works, which often celebrated the virtues of nobility, were widely acclaimed in literary circles of the time.

During the colonial era, the Nobleza surname spread to the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and settlers established new territories. One such individual was Diego de Nobleza (1545-1612), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of present-day Mexico and later served as a governor in the region.

In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Manuel de Nobleza (1705-1782) rose to prominence during the reign of King Carlos III. He played a crucial role in the Spanish campaigns against the Moors in North Africa and was later appointed as the Governor of Catalonia.

While the surname Nobleza is not as common today as it once was, it continues to carry a sense of historical significance and connection to the noble heritage of Spain. The name serves as a reminder of the country's rich cultural and aristocratic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nobleza

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

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

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