Nero

Nero Meaning & Origin

About Nero
The surname Nero is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "Nero," meaning "black" or "dark." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with dark hair, complexion, or possibly a somber personality. The name Nero has historical significance as it was famously borne by the Roman Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nero: 4,259
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,787
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nero 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 Nero is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NR
πŸ”Š Soundex
N060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnΙͺroʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nero in Braille

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

The name Nero in braille

How to sign the name Nero using Sign Language

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

The name Nero in sign language

Numerology