Explore the Family Name Neath
The meaning of Neath
Welsh: habitational name from Neath (Glamorgan), which takes its name from the river Nedd, on which it stands.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neath saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,958th and had been used by 221 individuals. By 2010, its rank improved to 73,005 with its usage increasing to 266 individuals, marking an 8.7% increase in rank and a 20.36% surge in count. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.08 to 0.09, representing a 12.5% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #73,005 | 8.7% |
| Count | 221 | 266 | 20.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neath
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neath. In 2000, a majority of the bearers of this surname were white (80.54%), followed by Black (11.76%) and Asian/Pacific Islanders (4.07%). However, by 2010, there was a significant change in this distribution. While the proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased to 68.80%, the percentage of Black individuals more than doubled to 25.94%. The fraction of Asian/Pacific Islanders also declined slightly to 3.38%. There were no reported instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.54% | 68.8% | -14.58% |
| Black | 11.76% | 25.94% | 120.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.07% | 3.38% | -16.95% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |