About Neander
The surname Neander is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neu" meaning "new" and "ander" meaning "other." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered different or unique in some way. The name Neander is also associated with the Neanderthal, an extinct species of human, as the name was first used to describe the Neander Valley in Germany where the first Neanderthal fossils were discovered.
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The surname Neander is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Neander based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Neander is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Neander in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Neander using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.