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

Noblitt, 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 Noblitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Noblitt in America

Noblitt is the 17290th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Noblitt surname appeared 1,637 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Noblitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Noblitt 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 Noblitt

The surname Noblitt has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "noblesse," meaning nobility or noble birth. This suggests that the name may have originally been bestowed upon someone of noble or distinguished lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Bedfordshire, where a Richard Noblitt is mentioned in 1196. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Noblet and Noblett, reflecting the spelling variations common in that era. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Noblett, a knight who fought alongside Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the mid-14th century.

The name Noblitt is also associated with certain place names in England, such as Noblett's Green in Cheshire and Noblett's Hill in Lancashire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname who settled or owned land in those areas.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Sir John Noblitt (1532-1597), a prominent English politician and landowner. He served as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire and was known for his involvement in local affairs.

Another notable figure was Sir William Noblitt (1615-1689), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London. He made significant contributions to various charitable causes and was instrumental in the establishment of several schools and hospitals in the city.

During the 17th century, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One prominent Scottish bearer was Robert Noblitt (1640-1712), a renowned scholar and theologian who held influential positions at the University of Glasgow.

In the 18th century, the Noblitt family gained prominence in Ireland, with several members holding influential positions in the Church of Ireland. One such figure was Reverend Thomas Noblitt (1725-1802), who served as the Dean of Kildare and was known for his religious writings.

As the British Empire expanded, the name Noblitt also found its way to various colonies and territories. In the 19th century, Captain James Noblitt (1792-1867) was a notable British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy and participated in several significant battles during the Napoleonic Wars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Noblitt

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

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

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