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Type Surname (from nickname)

Meaning & History

Nickname from Middle English, Old French noble "high-born, distinguished, illustrious" (Latin nobilis), denoting someone of lofty birth or character, or perhaps also ironically someone of low station. The surname has been established in Ireland since the 13th century, but was re-introduced in the 17th century and is now found mainly in Ulster.
Added 10/2/2012 by Sherrie Ann Noble
Edited 3/21/2016 by Sofia and Beautiful Victory