Neighbors

Neighbors Meaning & Origin

About Neighbors
The surname Neighbors is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "neigh" meaning "near" and "bore" meaning "border" or "boundary." It was originally used to denote someone who lived near or on the border of a particular area or village. Over time, the surname Neighbors has become a common English surname, often adopted by families who lived in close proximity to their neighbors.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neighbors: 4,814
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,969
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.63

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NPRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
NAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
N0201062
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 B ER0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈneΙͺbΙ™rz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NPRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neighbors in Braille

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

The name Neighbors in braille

How to sign the name Neighbors using Sign Language

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

The name Neighbors in sign language

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