Explore the Family Name Nealis
The meaning of Nealis
Irish: variant of Nellis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nealis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nealis has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,669th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 27,514th spot, marking a slight progression of 0.56%. The number of instances of this surname also saw an increase during this time period, with a count of 819 in 2000 to 876 in 2010, reflecting a rise of 6.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,669 | #27,514 | 0.56% |
| Count | 819 | 876 | 6.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nealis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nealis, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most bearers of the Nealis surname identified as White, although this percentage slipped slightly from 93.77% in 2000 to 92.69% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic witnessed a significant increase, jumping from 1.83% to 2.74%, a change of 49.73%. There was also a notable increase in those reporting two or more races, going up by 48.24%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as Black decreased from 2.56% to 1.71%. No Nealis respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.77% | 92.69% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 2.74% | 49.73% |
| Black | 2.56% | 1.71% | -33.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.26% | 48.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |