Neville

Neville Meaning & Origin

About Neville
The surname Neville is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French name Neuville, meaning "new town" or "new settlement." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English name Neofa, meaning "new" or "young," combined with the word "feld," meaning "field." The surname Neville is associated with individuals who lived in or near a new settlement or a newly cultivated field.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Neville: 11,739
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,053
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.98

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

Pronunciation

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NFL
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N01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 V IH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɛvɪl/
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('NFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neville in Braille

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

The name Neville in braille

How to sign the name Neville using Sign Language

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

The name Neville in sign language

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