Explore the Family Name Neafus
The meaning of Neafus
Americanized form of Dutch Nevius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neafus in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neafus has decreased slightly over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,812th most popular surname and by 2010, it had fallen to 89,753rd. The number of people with this surname also declined from 218 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, signifying a drop of 5.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people reflected a decrease as well, declining from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, marking a fall of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #89,753 | -11.06% |
| Count | 218 | 206 | -5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neafus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Neafus, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 88.53% of the individuals with the Neafus surname identified as White, and this slightly increased to 89.81% by 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 47.06%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 16.34%. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black identifiers during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.53% | 89.81% | 1.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.59% | 5.34% | 16.34% |
| Two or More Races | 4.59% | 2.43% | -47.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |