Noss

Noss Meaning & Origin

About Noss
The surname Noss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "noss," meaning "nose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive nose. Surnames often developed from personal characteristics or physical features, and Noss is one such example. Over time, this surname has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Noss: 1,287
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,591
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 S
🌐 IPA
/nɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Noss in Braille

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

The name Noss in braille

How to sign the name Noss using Sign Language

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

The name Noss in sign language

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