Nourie

Nourie Meaning & Origin

About Nourie
The surname Nourie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacNaoir," meaning "son of Naoir," which itself is a personal name of uncertain origin. The name Nourie is primarily found in the western regions of Scotland, particularly in Argyllshire. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, including Norrie and Norry. The surname Nourie signifies a familial connection to an ancestor named Naoir and is a testament to the individual's Scottish heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nourie: 258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,826
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/nourie*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nourie in Braille

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

The name Nourie in braille

How to sign the name Nourie using Sign Language

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

The name Nourie in sign language

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