Nighbor

Nighbor Meaning & Origin

About Nighbor
The surname Nighbor is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nachbar," meaning "neighbor." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who lived near or worked as a neighbor. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were known for their friendly and helpful nature within their community. Over time, the surname Nighbor has evolved and spread to different regions, including North America, where it continues to be used today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nighbor: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPR
🗽 NYSIIS
NAGA
🔊 Soundex
N020106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/nighbor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nighbor in Braille

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

The name Nighbor in braille

How to sign the name Nighbor using Sign Language

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

The name Nighbor in sign language

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