Nesset

Nesset Meaning & Origin

About Nesset
The surname Nesset is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "nes," meaning "headland" or "promontory." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived near or on a headland or promontory. The name Nesset signifies a connection to a specific geographical feature, reflecting the ancestral roots of those who bear the surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nesset: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NST
🔊 Soundex
N0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 S IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/nesset*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nesset in Braille

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

The name Nesset in braille

How to sign the name Nesset using Sign Language

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

The name Nesset in sign language

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