Normandy

Normandy Meaning & Origin

About Normandy
The surname Normandy is derived from the region of Normandy in France. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from Normandy or had some connection to the region. The name Normandy is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "Nórðmanna-ey," meaning "island of the Northmen," referring to the Viking settlers who inhabited the area during the Middle Ages. Over time, the surname Normandy has spread beyond the region and can now be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Normandy: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRMNT
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N0650530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R M AH0 N D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrməndi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRMNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N655

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Normandy in Braille

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

The name Normandy in braille

How to sign the name Normandy using Sign Language

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

The name Normandy in sign language

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