About Nation
The surname Nation is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nacioun," which means "nation" or "people." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered to be a representative or leader of a particular nation or community. The surname Nation may also have been given to individuals who were associated with a specific region or who displayed characteristics associated with a particular nation.
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The surname Nation is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nation 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 Nation is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nation in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nation using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.