Nervig

Nervig Meaning & Origin

About Nervig
The surname Nervig is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "nervigr," meaning "nervous" or "anxious." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was easily agitated or prone to worry. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Nervig can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian descendants in other parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nervig: 159
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,825
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRFK
🔊 Soundex
N06102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N ER1 V IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/nervig*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N612

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nervig in Braille

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

The name Nervig in braille

How to sign the name Nervig using Sign Language

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

The name Nervig in sign language

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