Nummy

Nummy Meaning & Origin

About Nummy
The surname Nummy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "numen," meaning "to take" or "to seize." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was quick to seize opportunities or take advantage of situations. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for being assertive or proactive in their actions. Over time, the surname Nummy has evolved and become a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nummy: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NM
🗽 NYSIIS
NAN
🔊 Soundex
N050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 M IY0
🌐 IPA
/nummy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nummy in Braille

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

The name Nummy in braille

How to sign the name Nummy using Sign Language

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

The name Nummy in sign language

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