About Nieh
The surname Nieh is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "niรจ," which means "to twist" or "to turn." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is found among both the Han Chinese and Manchu ethnic groups. The name Nieh may have originated as a nickname for someone who had a twisted or eccentric personality or could refer to a person who lived in a place with a twisted or winding path.
The surname Nieh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nieh 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 Nieh is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nieh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nieh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.