Nigh

Nigh Meaning & Origin

About Nigh
The surname Nigh is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nigh," meaning "near" or "close." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who lived near a particular landmark or was in close proximity to something significant. The surname Nigh may also have been given to individuals who were considered to be close or intimate friends. Overall, the surname Nigh signifies someone who is near or close to something or someone.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nigh: 1,913
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,328
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.65

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
N
πŸ”Š Soundex
N020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1
🌐 IPA
/naΙͺ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nigh in Braille

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

The name Nigh in braille

How to sign the name Nigh using Sign Language

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

The name Nigh in sign language

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