Nimmo

Nimmo Meaning & Origin

About Nimmo
The surname Nimmo is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "nim" meaning "sanctuary" or "refuge." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a sanctuary or a place of safety. Over time, the surname Nimmo has evolved and is now associated with individuals of Scottish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nimmo: 2,594
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,033
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.88

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NM
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 M OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪmoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nimmo in Braille

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

The name Nimmo in braille

How to sign the name Nimmo using Sign Language

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

The name Nimmo in sign language

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