Explore the Family Name Naes
The meaning of Naes
Americanized form of Norwegian Næss: variant of Ness.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Naes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Naes has experienced a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 68,569th in popularity with 268 individuals bearing it, representing 0.1 out of every 100k people in the U.S. By 2010, the rank had risen to 65,964th, and the count increased to 300 individuals, although the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1. The change in count represents an increase of approximately 11.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #65,964 | 3.8% |
| Count | 268 | 300 | 11.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naes
Regarding ethnicity as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those with the surname Naes identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 97.39% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010. There was no record of anyone identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. However, a small percentage (1.67%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000. Furthermore, there was also a slight increase in the number of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 3.67% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 93.67% | -3.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |