Neaves

Neaves Meaning & Origin

About Neaves
The surname Neaves is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "neve," meaning "nephew." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a nephew or a nephew-like figure. Over time, the surname Neaves has evolved and may have been used to denote a close relationship or a familial connection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Neaves is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Neaves: 1,184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21926
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Neaves 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 Neaves is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFS
🔊 Soundex
N0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 V Z
🌐 IPA
/nivz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neaves in Braille

Here's how to represent Neaves in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Neaves in braille

How to sign the name Neaves using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Neaves using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Neaves in sign language

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