Neir

Neir Meaning & Origin

About Neir
The surname Neir is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nere," meaning "black" or "dark." It is likely a descriptive surname given to someone with dark hair, complexion, or possibly someone who lived in a place with dark or black soil. The name Neir may have also originated as a nickname for someone with a dark or mysterious personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neir: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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N060
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/neir*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

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