Neef

Neef Meaning & Origin

About Neef
The surname Neef is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neve," meaning "nephew." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a nephew or a nephew-like figure, such as an apprentice or a servant. The name Neef may have also been used to denote a close family relationship or a kinship tie.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neef: 434
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NF
🔊 Soundex
N010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/nif/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neef in Braille

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

The name Neef in braille

How to sign the name Neef using Sign Language

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

The name Neef in sign language

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