Neu

Neu Meaning & Origin

About Neu
The surname Neu is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "niuwe," meaning "new." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered new or young, or it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived in a newly settled area. The surname Neu is relatively common in German-speaking regions and has variations such as Neumann and Neuber.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neu: 4,170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,933
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N
🔊 Soundex
N000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N OY1
🌐 IPA
/nɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neu in Braille

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

The name Neu in braille

How to sign the name Neu using Sign Language

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

The name Neu in sign language

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