Nei

Nei Meaning & Origin

About Nei
The surname Nei is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One possible meaning is "inner" or "inside," suggesting a person who is introspective or has a deep inner world. Another possible meaning is "content" or "satisfied," indicating a person who is happy and fulfilled. The exact meaning of the surname Nei can vary based on the specific Chinese characters used to write it and the regional dialects in which it is used.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nei: 301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,782
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N
🔊 Soundex
N000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1
🌐 IPA
/nei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nei in Braille

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

The name Nei in braille

How to sign the name Nei using Sign Language

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

The name Nei in sign language

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