Nestor

Nestor Meaning & Origin

About Nestor
The surname Nestor is of Greek origin and is derived from the personal name Nestor, which means "one who returns" or "one who brings back." It is derived from the Greek word "nestor," meaning "to return" or "to bring back." The name Nestor was famously borne by a wise and respected character in Greek mythology, known for his counsel and wisdom. As a surname, Nestor is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of wisdom, intelligence, and guidance.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nestor: 5,723
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,008
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.94

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NSTR
πŸ”Š Soundex
N02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnΙ›stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nestor in Braille

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

The name Nestor in braille

How to sign the name Nestor using Sign Language

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

The name Nestor in sign language

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