About Nunan
The surname Nunan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Nuanáin," meaning "descendant of Nuanán." The name Nuanán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "nuadh," which translates to "new." Therefore, the surname Nunan likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered "new" or "fresh." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is primarily found in County Clare, Ireland.
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The surname Nunan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nunan 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 Nunan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nunan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nunan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.