Neel

Neel Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neel: 7,209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,887
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.44

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NL
🔊 Soundex
N040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/nil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neel in Braille

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

The name Neel in braille

How to sign the name Neel using Sign Language

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.

The name Neel in sign language

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