About Nova
The surname Nova is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin word "novus," meaning "new." It is a surname often given to people who were born or baptized on Christmas Day or during the Christmas season. Additionally, it can also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a newly cultivated or settled area. The surname Nova signifies newness, freshness, or a connection to the Christmas season.
The surname Nova is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nova 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 Nova is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nova in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nova using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.