Nier

Nier Meaning & Origin

About Nier
The surname Nier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nieren," meaning "to deny" or "to refuse." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was stubborn or obstinate. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their refusal to comply or their resistance to authority. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and descendants of those individuals adopted the name Nier.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nier: 437
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
N
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/niər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('N', 'NR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nier in Braille

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

The name Nier in braille

How to sign the name Nier using Sign Language

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

The name Nier in sign language

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