About Ness
The surname Ness is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "nes," meaning "headland" or "promontory." It is a locational surname typically given to someone who lived near a headland or a peninsula. The name Ness is fairly common in Scotland and can also be found in other English-speaking countries.
The surname Ness is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ness 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 Ness is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ness in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ness using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.