| ![Show Contents]() Niblock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Niblock familyThe surname Niblock was first found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Knoblock became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Niblock familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Niblock research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1849 is included under the topic Early Niblock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Niblock Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Knobloch, Knoblock, Noblock, Niblock, Niblick, Knoblauch, Noblauch, Noblauck, Knoblauck, Knoblach, Knobelauch, Knobelock, Knobelack, Knobelhasch, Knobelock, Knoblach, Knoblack, Kobbelock, Kobbeloch, Kobbelach, Kobbelauch, Kobblauch, Kobblock and many more. Early Notables of the Niblock familyMore information is included under the topic Early Niblock Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Niblock migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Niblock Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Bradford, David, Robert, and Joseph Niblock who all, who arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1870
| Niblock migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Niblock Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Niblock, aged 36, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "James Fernie" 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Niblock (post 1700) | + |
- Phill Niblock (1933-2024), American minimalist composer and videographer
- A. A. Niblock, American Republican politician, Chair of Johnson County Republican Party, 1950 2
- Hugh Niblock (1949-2022), Northern Irish Gaelic footballer who played for club sides Magherafelt and St. Gall's and at inter-county level with the Derry senior football team
- Dr. Mary M Niblock, English researcher and professor in the department of Physiology at Dartmouth Medical School, New Hampshire
- John Niblock, Canadian superintendent with the Canadian Pacific Railway, early promoter of tourism in the Rocky Mountains, eponym of Mount Niblock
- Henry Niblock, British Diplomat
- Edwin Niblock Lightfoot (1925-2017), American chemical engineer and Hilldale Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the 2004 recipient of the National Medal of Science
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