Explore the Family Name Neally
The meaning of Neally
Irish: shortened form of McNeilly, from Mac an Fhilidh ‘son of the poet’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neally in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neally has seen a minor shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Neally was ranked 62,775 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to 64,721, showing a decrease of 3.1% in its rank. However, the actual count of individuals using the surname increased from 298 to 307, marking a 3.02% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people saw a small reduction of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #64,721 | -3.1% |
| Count | 298 | 307 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neally
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neally experienced a slight change between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals bearing this last name identify as White, although there was a minimal decrease from 89.26% to 87.62%. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased by 4.30%, from 9.06% to 9.45%. Notably, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity, which wasn't present in 2000 but accounted for 1.63% in 2010. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.26% | 87.62% | -1.84% |
| Black | 9.06% | 9.45% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |