Nisbet (surname)

Nisbet (surname)
For other uses, see Nisbet.
Nisbet
Family name
Region of origin English / Scottish
Related names Nisbeth, Nisbett, Nesbit, Nesbitt

Nisbet is an English and Scottish surname that originated around the border region. It is also found in Scandinavia, brought by Scot Alexander Nisbet, who settled in Sweden in 1648. There are alternate spellings including Nisbeth, Nisbett, Nesbit, and Nesbitt. Nesbit is uncommon as a given name. People with the surname include:

See also

  • Nisbeth
  • Nisbett (disambiguation)
  • Nesbit (disambiguation)
  • Nesbitt (disambiguation)
  • Clan Nesbitt

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