Nyer

Nyer Meaning & Origin

About Nyer
The surname Nyer is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "niere," meaning "nearer" or "closer." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near or closer to a particular landmark or geographical feature. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Nyer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nyer: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/nyer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nyer in Braille

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

The name Nyer in braille

How to sign the name Nyer using Sign Language

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

The name Nyer in sign language

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