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Neff

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Neff (name) means a German surname derived from a word meaning "nephew" or "cousin.". Example: “The Neff family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s.”

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A German surname derived from a word meaning "nephew" or "cousin."
"The Neff family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s."

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Etymology

* As a German, Alemannic German and Jewish surname, from the noun Neffe (“nephew”). * Americanized variant of Naff. * As a Dutch surname, variant of Neve, related to the nephew sense above. * As an Irish surname, shortened from McNeff, McNiff.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Neff” mean?

The word “Neff” means a German surname derived from a word meaning "nephew" or "cousin.".

How do you pronounce “Neff”?

“Neff” is pronounced nehf (/nɛf/ in IPA).

How do you use “Neff” in a sentence?

Here is “Neff” used in a sentence: “The Neff family settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s.”

What part of speech is “Neff”?

“Neff” is a name.

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