Explore the Family Name Neathery
The meaning of Neathery
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Nethery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neathery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neathery saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. It dropped from rank 22,688 to rank 23,065, marking a decline of 1.66% over this period. However, the number of individuals with the Neathery surname increased slightly during this decade, as evidenced by an increase in count from 1,057 to 1,108, which amounts to a 4.82% rise. The proportion of the Neathery surname per 100,000 people also saw a marginal decrease of 2.56%, falling from 0.39 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,688 | #23,065 | -1.66% |
| Count | 1,057 | 1,108 | 4.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neathery
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the Neathery surname, there were noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group remained White with a minor decrease from 94.23% to 93.68%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders, rising from 1.04% to 1.90% over the decade, indicating an 82.69% increase. The Hispanic origin saw a modest growth of 10.05%, increasing their representation from 1.89% to 2.08%. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased by 39.24%, dropping from 2.37% to 1.44%. No change was reported within the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.23% | 93.68% | -0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.08% | 10.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.9% | 82.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.44% | -39.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |