Neigh

Neigh Meaning & Origin

About Neigh
The surname Neigh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "neah," meaning "near" or "close." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a particular landmark or geographical feature. Over time, the surname Neigh may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be a close neighbor or friend.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neigh: 195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,921
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1
🌐 IPA
/neigh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neigh in Braille

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

The name Neigh in braille

How to sign the name Neigh using Sign Language

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

The name Neigh in sign language

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