In mainland Europe, a lot of surnames would be considered nobility if still under monarchy.
For instance, families who owned some property over several generations would be nobles. Basically most of the middle class, including artisans. Even if not wealthy.
If your surname is of European origin and has a family crest, it would most likely be listed as noble.
It was mostly farm labourers and workers who would be commoners.
Nah, no blood relation to the Count.
I'm descended from coal miners and farmers.
Story goes she met the Count by chance. She must have been a looker.
