About Nourse
The surname Nourse is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "nurice," meaning "nurse" or "wet nurse." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a nurse or caregiver, particularly for infants. Over time, the surname Nourse has evolved and may also have been used to denote someone who had a nurturing or caring nature.
The surname Nourse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nourse 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 Nourse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nourse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nourse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.