Neighbor

Neighbor Meaning & Origin

About Neighbor
The surname Neighbor is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "neighebour," which means "someone who lives nearby." It was originally used to denote someone who was a neighbor or lived in close proximity to others. The surname Neighbor likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who was known for being a good neighbor or for living near others.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neighbor: 570
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NPR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
NAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
N020106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈneΙͺbΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neighbor in Braille

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

The name Neighbor in braille

How to sign the name Neighbor using Sign Language

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

The name Neighbor in sign language

Numerology