NEAL

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The same as Neil (which see). Neal may be sometimes a contraction of Nigel.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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