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

Nubla, 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 Nubla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nubla in America

Nubla is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nubla surname appeared 163 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 Nubla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nubla 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 Nubla

The surname Nubla originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "nubila," which means "cloud" or "mist." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived in a region known for its cloudy or misty weather conditions.

One of the earliest known references to this surname can be found in the Becerro de Beneficios, a 14th-century Castilian manuscript that served as a record of ecclesiastical benefices. This document mentions an individual named Sancho Nubla, who held a position within the church during that era.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Nubla residing in the town of Cuenca, located in the autonomous community of Castilla–La Mancha. It is possible that this family played a significant role in establishing the name within that region.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Nubla surname was Juan Nubla (1510-1578), a Spanish military commander who served under King Philip II. He participated in various campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and was recognized for his bravery and strategic tactics.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Juana Nubla (1625-1692), a Spanish painter who gained recognition for her religious artworks. She produced several commissioned pieces for churches and monasteries throughout Spain during the Baroque period.

In the 18th century, Pedro Nubla (1738-1802) was a Spanish architect and urban planner who contributed to the redesign and modernization of several cities in Andalusia, including Seville and Cordoba.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a famous poet named Antonio Nubla (1858-1924) gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty of the Spanish countryside and its rural landscapes.

Over the centuries, variations of the spelling have emerged, such as Nuble, Nubla, and Nublo, possibly influenced by regional dialects or pronunciation differences. However, the core meaning and origins of the name can be traced back to its Latin roots and the descriptive nature of its early usage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nubla

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

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

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