Nes Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Genealogists group Nes with Ness. Read literally, Nes points to “A headland or promontory”.

Nes drops the “s” of Ness, a simplification that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Næs, Neess and Næss.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Ness surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Nes surname pack.