About Nettle
The surname Nettle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "netel," meaning "nettle." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a patch of nettles or a nickname for someone with a prickly or irritable nature. The nettle plant is known for its stinging hairs, and the surname Nettle may have been given to individuals who exhibited similar characteristics.
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The surname Nettle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nettle 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 Nettle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nettle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nettle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.