Neher

Neher Meaning & Origin

About Neher
The surname Neher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nëhe," meaning "near" or "close." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in close proximity to a particular place or landmark. Over time, the surname Neher became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neher: 2,114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Neher 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

📇 Metaphone
NHR
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/neɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NHR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neher in Braille

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

The name Neher in braille

How to sign the name Neher using Sign Language

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

The name Neher in sign language

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