About Nifong
The surname Nifong is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nifel," meaning "dark" or "cloudy," and "fanger," meaning "catcher" or "hunter." Therefore, the surname Nifong is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who hunted or caught animals in dark or cloudy conditions.
The surname Nifong is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nifong based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nifong in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nifong using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.