Explore the Family Name Neals
The meaning of Neals
1. Americanized form of Dutch and North German Neels. 2. English: variant of Neal, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neals in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Neals" has increased over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,482 with 443 individuals carrying this name, while in 2010, it rose to a rank of 40,371 with an increased count of 542. This represents an 11.24% increase in rank and a 22.35% increase in count. Its proportion per 100,000 also increased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #40,371 | 11.24% |
| Count | 443 | 542 | 22.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neals
According to the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Neals". The highest percentage is seen within the Black community, increasing from 73.59% in 2000 to 77.68% in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, jumping from 1.58% to 2.95%. A new appearance is made by the Hispanic community, represented at 2.21% in 2010. However, there's been a decline in the White community from 23.70% in 2000 to 16.79% in 2010. No representation was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.59% | 77.68% | 5.56% |
| White | 23.7% | 16.79% | -29.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.95% | 86.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |