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

Noblin, 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 Noblin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noblin in America

Noblin is the 26833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noblin surname appeared 906 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 Noblin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noblin 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 Noblin

The surname Noblin is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English words "nobil" and "lyn," which together meant "noble linden tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to refer to someone who lived near a linden tree of particular significance or one that was regarded as noble.

The earliest known record of the name Noblin dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named Reynold Noblin in the county of Oxfordshire. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Nobelyn and Nobbelyn, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that era. One notable mention is of a William Nobelyn, who was a merchant and landowner in the city of York during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307).

The surname Noblin has also been linked to several place names in England, including Nobley in Cheshire and Noblin Farm in Leicestershire. These locations may have served as the ancestral homes of early Noblin families, contributing to the spread and adoption of the name.

Among the notable figures throughout history bearing the surname Noblin are:

1. Sir John Noblin (1524-1589), an English politician and Member of Parliament for the borough of Stafford during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. Elizabeth Noblin (1645-1718), a Puritan author and poet from Massachusetts Bay Colony, best known for her work "Meditations on the Divine Presence."

3. Samuel Noblin (1701-1782), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and achieved the rank of Rear Admiral.

4. Margaret Noblin (1812-1892), a renowned Irish philanthropist and social reformer who established several charitable organizations in Dublin to aid the poor and underprivileged.

5. James Noblin (1856-1931), an American entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Noblin Manufacturing Company, a leading producer of agricultural machinery in the late 19th century.

While the origins of the surname Noblin can be traced back to medieval England, it has since spread across various parts of the world, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noblin

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

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

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