Nerys

Nerys Meaning & Origin

About Nerys
The surname Nerys is of Welsh origin and is derived from the given name Nerys, which means "lady" or "honorable." It is a feminine name that has been used as a surname, and it is often associated with qualities such as grace, dignity, and respect. The surname Nerys is relatively rare and is primarily found among Welsh-speaking communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nerys: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRS
🔊 Soundex
N0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 R IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/nerys*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nerys in Braille

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

The name Nerys in braille

How to sign the name Nerys using Sign Language

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

The name Nerys in sign language

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