Explore the Family Name Neau
The meaning of Neau
French: habitational name from Neau in Mayenne, a placename derived from the Latin personal name Nigellus.
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How common is the last name Neau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neau has seen a moderate rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname jumped from 131,366th place in 2000 to 123,796th in 2010, indicating a 5.76% increase. In terms of count, there were 119 individuals with this surname in 2000, which grew to 139 by 2010, marking a 16.81% increase. The proportion of people named Neau per 100,000 also increased by 25.0%, moving from 0.04 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #123,796 | 5.76% |
| Count | 119 | 139 | 16.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Neau also changed significantly between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 88.24% of those carrying the Neau surname identified as white, but this figure dropped to 82.73% by 2010. There was no recorded percentage of individuals claiming Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010, down from 4.20% in 2000. However, new appearances of Hispanic (3.60%) and Black (8.63%) ethnic identities were noted in 2010 that weren't present in 2000. The percentages for both American Indian and Alaskan Native and those identifying as two or more races remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.24% | 82.73% | -6.24% |
| Black | 0% | 8.63% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.2% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |