Nesbit

Nesbit Meaning & Origin

About Nesbit
The surname Nesbit is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "nes," meaning "headland" or "promontory," and "byr," meaning "farm" or "settlement." Therefore, the name Nesbit likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or owned a farm on a headland or promontory. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, such as Nesbitt or Nisbet, but they all share the same etymological roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nesbit: 4,765
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,021
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nesbit 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
NSPT
🔊 Soundex
N02103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 S B IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɛsbɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NSPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N213

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nesbit in Braille

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

The name Nesbit in braille

How to sign the name Nesbit using Sign Language

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

The name Nesbit in sign language

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