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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The surname Nehr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
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Here's how to represent Nehr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.