NUNNS
Nunns
Nunns is a surname of English origin, deriving from the medieval given name "Noun", a diminutive of "Nona", which means "ninth" in Latin. The surname has been primarily found in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and the East Anglian region of England.
The Nunns family has a rich history, with records indicating that individuals bearing this surname have been landowners, farmers, and tradespeople over the centuries. The name has been passed down through generations, reflecting the strong sense of family and tradition often associated with British surnames.
Notable individuals with the surname Nunns have made contributions in various fields, including academia, arts, politics, and sports. Their achievements have added to the legacy of the Nunns name and its significance within the British cultural landscape.
The Nunns surname continues to be passed on through descendants of the original bearers, keeping alive the ancestral connections and heritage associated with this distinctive English surname.
There are approximately 640 people named Nunns in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Nunns.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Geoff
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Anna
- Barbara
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Mary
- Pamela
- Rachel
- Sarah