Nieber

Nieber Meaning & Origin

About Nieber
The surname Nieber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "niber," meaning "lower" or "under." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived in a lower or lower-lying area. The name may have been given to distinguish individuals residing in such places from those living in higher or elevated regions. Over time, the surname Nieber has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nieber: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPR
🔊 Soundex
N0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/nieber*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nieber in Braille

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

The name Nieber in braille

How to sign the name Nieber using Sign Language

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

The name Nieber in sign language

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