Explore the Family Name Neblett
The meaning of Neblett
English: variant of Niblett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neblett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neblett saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name fell by 2.92%, moving from the 16,714th most popular surname in 2000 to 17,202nd in 2010. Despite the decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the Neblett surname actually increased by 4.44%, from 1,576 individuals in 2000 to 1,646 in 2010. Proportionally, the surname represented roughly 0.56 to 0.58 individuals per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,714 | #17,202 | -2.92% |
| Count | 1,576 | 1,646 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.56 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neblett
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several changes from 2000 to 2010. While there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Neblett surname, other ethnicities did see changes. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races increased by 63.16%, from 1.90% to 3.10%. There was also a notable increase in the Hispanic population, which surged by an impressive 160.71%, albeit from a small base of 1.40% to 3.65%. The White population experienced a slight decrease, going from 54.63% to 50.97%. Meanwhile, the Black population remained relatively stable at around 41.69% in 2000 and 41.86% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.63% | 50.97% | -6.7% |
| Black | 41.69% | 41.86% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.65% | 160.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 3.1% | 63.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |