Explore the Family Name Naeve
The meaning of Naeve
German (Näve): see Neve 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Naeve in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Naeve has seen a slight decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,776th in popularity; however, by 2010, it had dropped to 50,851st, marking a decrease of 4.25 percent. Despite this, the actual count of people bearing the surname Naeve increased marginally from 406 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 0.99 percent. However, when considered as a proportion per 100k individuals, there was a small dip of 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #50,851 | -4.25% |
| Count | 406 | 410 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Naeve
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Naeve, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little change between 2000 and 2010. The most common ethnicity associated with the name is White, with 98.52 percent in 2000 and a slightly lower percentage of 98.29 in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 0.23 percent. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 98.29% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |