nunes
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈnunz// nunes
n. a person who belongs to a specific group or family name, often found in Portuguese-speaking cultures. It is a common surname that identifies someone's family history.
n. a common Portuguese surname, originally a patronymic meaning 'son of Nuno'. Used as a proper name to identify a lineage or family group.
Mr. Nunes is the new manager of the local bank.
The historical archives contain several records of the Nunes family settling in the coastal region during the nineteenth century.
While the name is most prevalent in Portugal and Brazil, the Nunes diaspora has established significant cultural footprints across North America and Europe over several generations.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is typically capitalized and functions as a family name.