About Nisbett
The surname Nisbett is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Nisbet" in Berwickshire. The name is composed of the Old English elements "nes," meaning "nose" or "promontory," and "bit," meaning "dwelling" or "settlement." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Nisbett can be interpreted as "dwelling by the nose-shaped hill" or "residence near the promontory."
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The surname Nisbett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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