Nuby

Nuby Meaning & Origin

About Nuby
The surname Nuby is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Knútr," meaning "knot" or "helmet." It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who was strong-willed or stubborn. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Nuby, and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Nuby can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nuby: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NP
🔊 Soundex
N010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/nuby*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nuby in Braille

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

The name Nuby in braille

How to sign the name Nuby using Sign Language

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

The name Nuby in sign language

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