Nimrod

Nimrod Meaning & Origin

About Nimrod
The surname Nimrod is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical figure Nimrod, who was a renowned hunter and a great-grandson of Noah. The name Nimrod means "rebel" or "mighty hunter" in Hebrew. As a surname, Nimrod is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as strength, courage, and skill, reflecting the characteristics of the biblical figure.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nimrod: 285
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,949
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NMRT
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N05603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 M R AA0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪmrɑd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NMRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N563

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nimrod in Braille

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

The name Nimrod in braille

How to sign the name Nimrod using Sign Language

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

The name Nimrod in sign language

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