Nein

Nein Meaning & Origin

About Nein
The surname Nein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nein," meaning "no." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being stubborn or contrary. The name may have been given to individuals who frequently used the word "no" or had a reputation for being resistant to authority or refusing to comply with requests. Over time, the surname Nein became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nein: 471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,412
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NN
🔊 Soundex
N050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/nin/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nein in Braille

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

The name Nein in braille

How to sign the name Nein using Sign Language

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

The name Nein in sign language

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