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The Niblett surname is thought to derive from the Middle English word "nibbe," which was a form of "neb," which meant "nose."
The surname Niblett was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Niblett research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1584, 1602, 1664, 1764, 1798, 1808, 1862 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Niblett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Niblett are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Niblett include: Niblet, Niblick, Niblock,Niblett, Neblit, Neblitt, Niblit and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Niblett Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Niblett is the 16,801st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Another 85 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Niblett or a variant listed above: