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Funny thing is, it was the neighbors that made the remark about who were his brothers and sisters. And they weren't talking in spiritual terms. They were astonished that this boy that came from the same stock could be so superior to the others as to be noteworthy. That is the context of what was said. And that blows your story right down the pipes descending away from the sound of the chain pull rattling at it's release. You CANNOT acknowledge that nor will you because it blows such a massive hole in what you say.

Brother I'm so tired after talking to my Brother across town and sitting with my brothers in Brothers store across the streat from the bretheren church. Do you have a clue what I just said? No. And without viewing the context instead of trying to apply percentage chances and voting on best candidate based on how many times this usage appears verses that, you can't know. See, exigesis doesn't play probability games, it examines context. And exigesis is the rule you are supposed to employ and are infact warned to employ by your own church when reading, but that for certain arguments (most) is ignored in favor of word games.
Exigesis seeks context. Context tells us that the neighbors were astonished at the performance of a kid who's brothers and sisters from the same family didn't turn out the way he did (wonder why.. LOL). But by all means, ignore it. I invite you to it. Belief afterall is superior to truth, right?

Context tells us that the neighbors were astonished at the performance of a kid who's brothers and sisters from the same family didn't turn out the way he did (wonder why.. LOL).
You're right. There is a scriptural account of JESUS' neighbors referring to His mother, father, sisters and brothers.
But, you're wrong about what the context says.
JESUS' neighbors were put off by His daring to teach them.
Why, they said, Isn't this Jesus, the son of that carpenter Joseph ? Well, he grew up in my neighborhood. He played with my kids. I went to the market with his mother, Mary. Aren't James, Joseph, Jude, and Simon his brothers ? Aren't his sisters still here in town with us ? Well, just where does he get off thinking he's got something to teach us ?
All of the gospel accounts say that they (His townsfolk) were offended at Him. That's what the text says.
Perhaps you'd best take another look at it.
But, no matter. Either way, there is no denying that JESUS' neighbors were sure that JESUS had (4) brothers and sisters.
I'll be nice and not say what effect this has on your conclusions.