Neid

Neid Meaning & Origin

About Neid
The surname Neid is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "neid," meaning "envy" or "jealousy." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was envious or jealous, or possibly as a name given to a child born with a difficult birth, as it was believed that envious spirits caused such complications. The surname Neid may also have been used as a derogatory nickname for someone who was considered to be envious or jealous.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neid: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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N030
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/neid*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neid in Braille

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

The name Neid in braille

How to sign the name Neid using Sign Language

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

The name Neid in sign language

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