About Nurse
The surname Nurse is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nurse," which referred to a person who cared for and nourished infants or the sick. It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked as a wet nurse or a nursemaid. Over time, the surname Nurse has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating an ancestor who held such a profession.
The surname Nurse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nurse 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 Nurse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nurse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nurse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.