Nõmm
Appearance
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Language(s) | Estonian |
Meaning | heath, moorland[1] |
Region of origin | Estonia |
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Related names | Nõmmik, Nõmme |
Nõmm is an Estonian language surname meaning "heath" and "moorland" in the Estonian language.[1]
As of 1 January 2024, 470 men and 523 women have the surname Aun in Estonia. Nõmm ranks 69th for men and 63rd for women in the distribution of surnames in Estonia.[2] The surname Aun is the most common in Hiiu County, where 12.61 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the surname.[2]
Notable people bearing the surname Nõmm include:
- Brett Nõmm (born 1994), Estonian basketball player and coach
- Evald Nõmm (1906–1990), Estonian soldier, equestrian, veterinarian and professor
- Kaire Nõmm (born 1971), Estonian architect
- Karl-Romet Nõmm (born 1998), Estonian footballer