Nehf

Nehf Meaning & Origin

About Nehf
The surname Nehf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neve," meaning "nephew." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was the nephew of an important or influential person. Over time, the surname Nehf became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Nehf can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nehf: 158
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NF
🔊 Soundex
N010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 F
🌐 IPA
/nehf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nehf in Braille

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

The name Nehf in braille

How to sign the name Nehf using Sign Language

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

The name Nehf in sign language

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