Neifeld

Neifeld Meaning & Origin

About Neifeld
The surname Neifeld is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "neifel" or "nefel," meaning "miscarriage" or "stillborn." It is believed to have originally been a derogatory nickname given to someone who was weak or sickly. Over time, it became a hereditary surname and was adopted by families of Jewish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neifeld: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Neifeld based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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N01043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/neifeld*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N143

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neifeld in Braille

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

The name Neifeld in braille

How to sign the name Neifeld using Sign Language

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

The name Neifeld in sign language

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