Nyhus

Nyhus Meaning & Origin

About Nyhus
The surname Nyhus is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse words "nyr" meaning "new" and "hús" meaning "house." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived in or near a new house or settlement. The name Nyhus is relatively common in Norway and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the country's rural areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nyhus: 756
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NHS
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 HH IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɪhɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NHS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nyhus in Braille

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

The name Nyhus in braille

How to sign the name Nyhus using Sign Language

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

The name Nyhus in sign language

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