About Niel
The surname Niel is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Niel," which itself is a variant of the name "Nigel." The name Nigel is of medieval English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse name "Njáll," meaning "champion" or "cloud." Over time, the name Niel has evolved into a surname and is now found among individuals of French and English descent.
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The surname Niel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Niel 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 Niel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Niel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Niel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.