Nunes
Nunes Meaning & Origin
About Nunes
The surname Nunes is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "nonus," meaning "ninth." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person who was the ninth child in their family. Over time, the surname Nunes has become relatively common in Portuguese-speaking countries and is often associated with individuals of Portuguese or Sephardic Jewish descent.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Nunes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Nunes: 12,191
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 2942
- Frequency per 100k people: 4.13
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nunes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Nunes in Braille
Here's how to represent Nunes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Nunes using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Nunes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
