Niblet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Niblet

What does the name Niblet mean?

The Niblet surname is thought to derive from the Middle English word "nibbe," which was a form of "neb," which meant "nose."

Early Origins of the Niblet family

The surname Niblet 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.

Early History of the Niblet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Niblet 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 Niblet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Niblet Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Niblet has been recorded under many different variations, including Niblet, Niblick, Niblock,Niblett, Neblit, Neblitt, Niblit and many more.

Early Notables of the Niblet family

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Migration of the Niblet family to Ireland

Some of the Niblet family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Niblet migration to the United States +

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Niblet or a variant listed above:

Niblet Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joel Niblet, a convict sent to Maryland in 1743