Nance - Last Names

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Nance

/næns/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the place called Nance or 'descendant of Annis'

Represents lineage and geographical heritage, symbolizing ancestral roots and familial continuity.

Symbolism

Embodies connection to land and ancestry; subtly evokes endurance and quiet strength through generations.

Etymology: Derived from Cornish 'nans' meaning 'valley', making it a topographic name for someone who lived in a valley; also used as a patronymic from the medieval feminine name Annis, itself a variant of Agnes meaning 'pure' or 'holy'.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Nance is a locational or patronymic surname historically associated with Cornwall

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