Where doed the word 'N i g g e r' come from?

Question

I have theory that it comes from the word 'Negroe', If you say it with a lazy southern accent it sounds a bit like 'N i g g e r'.
I think it is a missisipi accent, like in 'Huckleberry Fin'

Answer 1

The Spanish word ***** originates from the Latin word niger, meaning black. In English, ***** or neger became negar and finally ******, most likely under influence of French nègre (also derived from the Latin niger).

Answer 2

There is still a country in Africa called, Niger - pronounced with a soft "g," and with the accent on the second syllable. I think our society just mispronounced and therefore, changed it.

Answer 3

You are right, that it comes from the word "*****."

According to American Heritage Dictionary, bartleby.com

"ETYMOLOGY: Alteration of dialectal neger, black person, from French nègre, from Spanish *****. See *****."

Although not related to the word "*********," wrongful associations have led to controversial censure over this
word as well, mistaken as a racial slur:
http://www.adversity.net/special/*********.htm

Answer 4

NIGERIA. In the early 1700's.

Answer 5

niger comes from the latin word meaning black.

i imagine that's it's unfortunate origin.

Answer 6

The country of niger

Answer 7

it comes from the spanish word "*****" which means black.

Answer 8

It is a nickname b/c of Nigeria in Africa. That's where blacks came from.

Answer 9

it comes from n e g r o
which means black in spanish

Answer 10

It came from space aliens