Cognomen のぶこ (Nobuko 
, のぶこ) , around the globe, is a rare family name. The surname のぶこ is habitual in Japan, where it is a rare surname, Spain, where it is a very rare surname, and Malaysia. In absolute terms, it most frequently occurs in Japan, China, and Spain. Much more frequently, のぶこ is the forename as well as the last name.