Explore the Family Name Noblin
The meaning of Noblin
Possibly an altered form of German Nobiling, a derivative of Nobel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Noblin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Noblin saw slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,926 in popularity, with a count of 890 individuals carrying this surname for every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 26,833, marking a decrease of 3.5 percent. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname Noblin increased to 906, a slight increase of 1.8 percent from the previous decade. The overall proportion per 100k also fell by 6.06 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #26,833 | -3.5% |
| Count | 890 | 906 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Noblin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some changes for the surname Noblin between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander represented 0.56 percent in 2000, increasing to 0.88 percent by 2010. This marks a significant increase of 57.14 percent. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase of 15.32 percent over the decade. However, those identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.93 percent, while those identifying as Black saw a small decrease of 1.77 percent. The percentage of Hispanic individuals rose slightly by 10 percent. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 16.19 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.55% | 78.81% | -0.93% |
| Black | 15.28% | 15.01% | -1.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.47% | 2.87% | 16.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.43% | 15.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 0.99% | 10% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.88% | 57.14% |