Noun

Noun Meaning & Origin

About Noun
The surname Noun is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "non," meaning "no" or "not." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was contrary or stubborn. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their refusal or resistance to conform to societal norms or expectations. Over time, the surname Noun has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Noun: 367
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,841
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NN
πŸ”Š Soundex
N050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AW1 N
🌐 IPA
/naʊn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Noun in Braille

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

The name Noun in braille

How to sign the name Noun using Sign Language

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

The name Noun in sign language

Numerology