Nunn

Nunn Meaning & Origin

About Nunn
The surname Nunn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "nunne," meaning "nun." It was originally a nickname or occupational name given to someone associated with a convent or monastery. The name may have been used for someone who worked at a convent, had a relative who was a nun, or even for someone who had a pious or religious demeanor. Over time, the surname Nunn has become a relatively common surname in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nunn: 16,769
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,164
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.68

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NN
🔊 Soundex
N050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/nən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nunn in Braille

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

The name Nunn in braille

How to sign the name Nunn using Sign Language

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

The name Nunn in sign language

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