Net

Net Meaning & Origin

About Net
The surname Net is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "net," meaning "net" or "mesh." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or used nets, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a net-like appearance or a skillful fisherman. The surname Net is relatively rare and is found predominantly in the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Net: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🔊 Soundex
N030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/nɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Net in Braille

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

The name Net in braille

How to sign the name Net using Sign Language

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

The name Net in sign language

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