Nab

Nab Meaning & Origin

About Nab
The surname Nab is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nabbe," meaning "to seize or grab." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick or eager to seize or grab things. The surname Nab is relatively rare and is found mainly in the northern regions of England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Nab is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Nab: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nab based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Nab is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
N010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 B
🌐 IPA
/næb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nab in Braille

Here's how to represent Nab in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Nab in braille

How to sign the name Nab using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Nab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nab in sign language

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