About Nearing
The surname Nearing is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nere," meaning "near" or "close." It was likely used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a particular landmark or geographical feature. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was physically close or near in relation to others. The surname Nearing signifies proximity or closeness and may have been given to individuals based on their location or personal characteristics.
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The surname Nearing is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nearing 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 Nearing is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nearing in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nearing using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.