Nugent

Nugent Meaning & Origin

About Nugent
The surname Nugent is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an nUigin," meaning "son of the champion." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was known for his prowess or skill in battle. The name Nugent is predominantly found in Ireland and is associated with a proud and noble lineage.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nugent: 15,977
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,281
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.42

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
NJNT
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
N02053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 JH AH0 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆnuสคษ™nt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('NJNT', 'NKNT')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nugent in Braille

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

The name Nugent in braille

How to sign the name Nugent using Sign Language

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

The name Nugent in sign language

Numerology