What is the origin of the surname nance?

Answer 1

This surname Nance could originate from the following origins below, mostly found in USA.

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1. English (Cornwall): A Cornish surname. See related links for more info.

2. English (Welsh)?: Perhaps there is of Welsh origin. Unexplained.

3. English: Origin uncertained. Perhaps derived from first name Nancy, or perhaps derived from English surname Nann (see related links below). Possibly of French roots.

4. Scottish/Irish?: Perhaps there is of Scottish/Irish origin. Perhaps derived from first name Nancy.

5. German (USA): Americanized form of German: Nantz, or perhaps other close German surnames. See related links below for more info. There are also African Americans who inherit this last name Nance, could either be of English, Scottish, or French origin. There are also common White Americans who have this last name Nance, most likely of German descent, or perhaps English, French and others.

6. French: Another form of more common French surname Nancy, perhaps derived from first name Nancy. Variants include Nancey, Nans, Nonce.

7. Italian: Another form of surname Nanci, perhaps derived from first name Nancy.

8. Indian?: Perhaps a variant of Indian surname Nancy, origin unexplained. Possible variant lnclude Nansi.

This name Nancy derived from the Hebrew name Anna, which means "grace".