NEIGHBOUR
Neighbour
Neighbour is a surname of British origin which comes from the Middle English word "neighebour," meaning "one who lives nearby." This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a friendly or sociable neighbour.
The Neighbour surname is widely distributed across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. The earliest recorded instances of the Neighbour surname date back to the 13th century in England.
Individuals with the surname Neighbour have been known to pursue a variety of occupations throughout history, including farmers, labourers, and tradespeople. The surname has also spread to other English-speaking countries, most notably the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Today, individuals with the surname Neighbour can be found across a diverse range of professions and industries, embodying the spirit of community and neighbourliness that the name suggests.
There are approximately 1,342 people named Neighbour in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,859th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Neighbour.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- Christopher
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Robin
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Jean
- Joanne
- Louise
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracy