NUNES
Nunes
Nunes is a Portuguese and Spanish surname that is particularly common in the Jewish community. The name is of patronymic origin, derived from the given name "Nuno," which itself comes from the Latin name "Nonnus." Over the centuries, many Sephardic Jews adopted the Nunes surname.
Origins
The Nunes surname has ancient roots, possibly dating back to the 15th century when many Sephardic Jews were living in the Iberian Peninsula. Following the Expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, many Sephardic Jews migrated to Portugal and other parts of Europe, taking their surnames with them.
Distribution
The Nunes surname is spread across the world, with significant populations in Portugal, Spain, Brazil, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In the UK, the Nunes surname may be found among Jewish communities and individuals of Portuguese or Spanish descent.
Notable Individuals
- Olivia Nunes: A British artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings.
- Samuel Nunes: A Portuguese-British author and historian who has written extensively on Sephardic Jewish culture.
- Rafael Nunes: A professional footballer who has played for several clubs in the UK and abroad.
Legacy
The Nunes surname carries with it a rich history of Sephardic Jewish heritage and reflects the diasporic movement of Jewish populations across Europe and beyond. Today, individuals with the surname Nunes continue to contribute to various fields and uphold their ancestral traditions.
There are approximately 1,695 people named Nunes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,834th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Nunes.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Portugal
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Portuguese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antonio
- Bruno
- Carlos
- Derek
- Francisco
- Joao
- Jose
- Luis
- Manuel
- Paulo
- Pedro
- Richard
- Rui
Female
- Ana
- Carla
- Claire
- Claudia
- Cristina
- Isabel
- Maria
- Natasha
- Patricia
- Paula
- Rui
- Sandra
- Sonia
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.