Explore the Family Name Near
The meaning of Near
Probably Scottish: shortened and altered form of McNair.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Near in the United States?
The surname "Near" has seen fluctuation in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 16,138th and increased slightly to 16,349th by 2010, a slight decrease in rank by 1.31%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by approximately 7% from 1,647 to 1,762 between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of people named Near per 100,000 decreased slightly by 1.64%, indicating that while the absolute count may have risen, its relative prevalence compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,138 | #16,349 | -1.31% |
| Count | 1,647 | 1,762 | 6.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.6 | -1.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Near
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Near". In 2000, the majority of people with this surname identified as White (93.93%), a percentage that decreased to 90.86% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation under this surname saw a significant increase, more than doubling from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic or Two or More Races also saw increases of 84.07% and 34.55% respectively. The Black population grew slightly at 4.85%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 90.86% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.35% | 84.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 2.61% | 103.91% |
| Black | 2.06% | 2.16% | 4.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.74% | 34.55% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.36% | 0.28% | -22.22% |