Neo

Neo Meaning & Origin

About Neo
The surname Neo is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Chinese character "Niu," which means "ox" or "cow." It is a relatively common surname in China and is often associated with qualities such as strength, hard work, and perseverance. The name Neo can also be found in other cultures, such as in Malaysia and Singapore, where it is often used by ethnic Chinese communities.

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

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neo: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
N
πŸ”Š Soundex
N000
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnioʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neo in Braille

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

The name Neo in braille

How to sign the name Neo using Sign Language

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

The name Neo in sign language

Numerology