Explore the Family Name Nease
The meaning of Nease
1. Irish: shortened form of McNeese. 2. Americanized form of German or Dutch Nies or Neese 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nease in the United States?
The surname Nease is not one of the most common in the United States. Its popularity rank was 13,367 in 2000 and slightly increased to 13,472 in 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The number of individuals carrying the Nease surname grew by 8.09%, from 2,090 in 2000 to 2,259 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,367 | #13,472 | -0.79% |
| Count | 2,090 | 2,259 | 8.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nease
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Nease surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.03% in 2000 to 94.78% in 2010. However, there were significant shifts among other ethnic identities. Hispanic representation more than doubled, from 0.96% to 1.51%, while the Black population also saw a substantial increase, from 0.48% to 1.11%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives both fell slightly. This information is based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 94.78% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.51% | 57.29% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.24% | 12.73% |
| Black | 0.48% | 1.11% | 131.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.71% | -1.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.66% | -8.33% |