Nehr

Nehr Meaning & Origin

About Nehr
The surname Nehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nere," meaning "black." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a dark or blackened area, such as a dark forest or a blackened field. It may also have been a nickname given to someone with dark or black hair or complexion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nehr: 217
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 R
🌐 IPA
/nehr*/
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('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nehr in Braille

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

The name Nehr in braille

How to sign the name Nehr using Sign Language

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

The name Nehr in sign language

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