About Nearhood
The surname Nearhood is of English origin and is believed to be a locational name derived from the Middle English word "nere," meaning "near," and "hode," meaning "hood." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a prominent hood-shaped geographical feature or a place called Nearhood. Over time, the surname Nearhood has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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The surname Nearhood is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nearhood 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 Nearhood is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nearhood in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nearhood using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.