nonner
Nonner is primarily encountered as a surname of Germanic origin and, less commonly, as a name in fictional or local contexts. In onomastic sources, the surname is thought to derive from Middle High German Nonne, meaning nun, with the agent suffix -er, forming a term for a person associated with a nun or with a religious house. As with many surnames tied to religious terms, the name may reflect occupation, residence near a convent, or an affiliation with a religious community.
Geographic distribution and variants: The name appears in German-speaking regions of Europe and among descendants of
Usage and references: Nonner is most commonly encountered today as a family name. It is not widely
In culture and literature: In fictional works, Nonner may be used as a character surname or as
See also: Nonne, a related term referring to a nun in German, and other regional surname variants.