Nosie

Nosie Meaning & Origin

About Nosie
The surname Nosie is of Apache origin and is derived from the Apache word "nóócí," meaning "bear." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with bears, such as strength, courage, or a bear-like appearance. The name Nosie is predominantly found among the Apache people, particularly the Western Apache tribe, and it carries a sense of pride and connection to their cultural heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nosie: 321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OW1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/nosie*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nosie in Braille

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

The name Nosie in braille

How to sign the name Nosie using Sign Language

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

The name Nosie in sign language

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