Nesse

Nesse Meaning & Origin

About Nesse
The surname Nesse is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "nes," meaning "headland" or "promontory." It is a locational surname typically given to individuals who lived near or on a headland or a peninsula. The name Nesse is relatively common in Norway and can be found in various regions throughout the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nesse: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/nesse*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nesse in Braille

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

The name Nesse in braille

How to sign the name Nesse using Sign Language

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

The name Nesse in sign language

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