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

Nottle, 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 Nottle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nottle in America

Nottle is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nottle surname appeared 110 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 Nottle.

The history of the last name Nottle

The surname Nottle is believed to have originated in England, likely in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "cnotta," meaning a knot or a small lump, which was likely used as a nickname for someone with a distinctive physical feature or a peculiar habit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk from 1327, where it is spelled as "Knotte." This suggests that the surname may have evolved from this earlier spelling over time, with the addition of the "le" diminutive suffix, which was common in medieval English surnames.

In the 16th century, the surname Nottle started appearing in parish records and other historical documents from various parts of East Anglia, indicating its spread throughout the region. One notable individual from this period was John Nottle, who was born in Norwich around 1550 and served as a merchant and alderman in the city.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Nottle surname continued to be prevalent in Norfolk and Suffolk, with several families establishing themselves in various villages and towns. One such family was that of William Nottle (1675-1734), a farmer from the village of Hempnall, whose descendants can be traced through parish records and wills.

In the 19th century, the name Nottle began to appear in other parts of England, likely due to migration and the industrial revolution. One prominent figure from this era was Charles Nottle (1826-1891), a successful businessman and philanthropist from London, who was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations.

Another individual of note was Robert Nottle (1855-1932), a renowned architect from Cambridgeshire, who designed several notable buildings, including the St. Andrew's Church in Chesterton and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the surname Nottle have made their mark in various fields, such as John Nottle (1810-1875), a respected clergyman and author from Norfolk, and Thomas Nottle (1845-1920), a prominent politician and member of the British Parliament, representing the constituency of East Norfolk.

While the surname Nottle is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its medieval roots, with a connection to the Norfolk and Suffolk regions, where it first emerged as a descriptive nickname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nottle

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

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 Nottle 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.

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

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