Njus

Njus Meaning & Origin

About Njus
The surname Njus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "gnýr," meaning "noise" or "roar." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was loud or boisterous. Over time, the surname Njus became a hereditary family name and is now primarily found in Norway and among Norwegian descendants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Njus: 118
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 141,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJS
🔊 Soundex
N202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/njus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Njus in Braille

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

The name Njus in braille

How to sign the name Njus using Sign Language

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

The name Njus in sign language

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