Neelon

Neelon Meaning & Origin

About Neelon
The surname Neelon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Nialláin, meaning "descendant of Niallán." Niallán is a diminutive form of the name Niall, which itself means "champion" or "cloud." The name Niall has ancient roots in Irish history and mythology, and it is associated with qualities such as bravery and leadership. Therefore, the surname Neelon can be interpreted as a patronymic name, indicating descent from a person named Niallán, and it carries connotations of strength and valor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neelon: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NLN
🔊 Soundex
N0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/neelon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neelon in Braille

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

The name Neelon in braille

How to sign the name Neelon using Sign Language

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

The name Neelon in sign language

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