Nook

Nook Meaning & Origin

About Nook
The surname Nook is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nook," meaning a small corner or recess. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived in or near a small nook or corner of land. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was small or had a compact build. Overall, the surname Nook signifies a geographical or physical characteristic.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nook: 225
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,541
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
N020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
N UH1 K
🌐 IPA
/nʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nook in Braille

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

The name Nook in braille

How to sign the name Nook using Sign Language

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

The name Nook in sign language

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