Neft

Neft Meaning & Origin

About Neft
The surname Neft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neft" or "nefte," meaning "oil." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the oil industry, such as an oil merchant or an oil worker. Over time, the surname Neft may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near oil wells or had some association with oil-related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neft: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Neft based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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NFT
🔊 Soundex
N013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 F T
🌐 IPA
/nɛft/
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('NFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neft in Braille

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

The name Neft in braille

How to sign the name Neft using Sign Language

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

The name Neft in sign language

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