Nussey

Nussey Meaning & Origin

About Nussey
The surname Nussey is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hnutr" or "Hnútr," meaning "nut" or "knot." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was small or had a prominent knot-like feature, such as a birthmark or a tuft of hair. Over time, the name evolved into Nussey and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nussey: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/nussey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nussey in Braille

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

The name Nussey in braille

How to sign the name Nussey using Sign Language

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

The name Nussey in sign language

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