Neighbour

Neighbour Meaning & Origin

About Neighbour
The surname Neighbour is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "neighebour," meaning "one who lives nearby." It was originally used to denote someone who lived next to or near another person or family. The name Neighbour likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who was a good neighbor or had a friendly and helpful nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neighbour: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
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πŸ—½ NYSIIS
NAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
N020106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 B AW0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈneΙͺbΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neighbour in Braille

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

The name Neighbour in braille

How to sign the name Neighbour using Sign Language

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

The name Neighbour in sign language

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