About Neel
The surname Neel is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "nele" or "nelewe," meaning "needle." It was likely an occupational name for someone involved in the needle-making trade or a nickname for a thin or sharp person. The name Neel has variations such as Neale, Neal, and Neil, and has spread to other countries through migration and colonization.
The surname Neel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Neel 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 Neel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Neel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Neel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.