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

Noblit, 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 Noblit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noblit in America

Noblit is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noblit surname appeared 385 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 Noblit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noblit 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 Noblit

The surname Noblit has its origins in the medieval French language and is believed to have derived from the Old French word "noble," meaning noble or distinguished. This name likely originated in France during the Middle Ages, a period when surnames became more widespread among the general population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Noblit can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and inhabitants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions an individual named Radulfus Noblet, a landowner in the county of Essex.

As the name Noblit spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Noblet, Noblett, and Noblitt. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name in historical documents.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Noblit was Sir William Noblet, a prominent knight who served under King Edward I of England during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Sir William fought alongside the English forces at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.

During the 16th century, the name Noblit appeared in records from the Low Countries, particularly in the region of Flanders. One prominent individual from this period was Jan Noblit (1525-1592), a respected Flemish artist known for his intricate tapestry designs and religious artworks.

In the 17th century, the name Noblit surfaced in historical records from France, where a family of that name held land and titles in the region of Normandy. Philippe Noblit (1620-1690) was a notable member of this family, serving as a captain in the French army during the reign of Louis XIV.

As the name Noblit spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, it continued to evolve and adapt to local languages and customs. While the precise origin and meaning of the name may have been subject to variations over time, its connection to the concept of nobility and distinction remains a common thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noblit

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

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

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