Neiger

Neiger Meaning & Origin

About Neiger
The surname Neiger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "niger," meaning "black." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair or a dark complexion. Over time, the surname Neiger has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neiger: 559
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,352
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NJR
πŸ”Š Soundex
N0206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnaΙͺgΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NJR', 'NKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neiger in Braille

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

The name Neiger in braille

How to sign the name Neiger using Sign Language

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

The name Neiger in sign language

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