Explore the Family Name Nedd
The meaning of Nedd
English (Durham): possibly a variant of Nidd, a habitational name from Nidd (Yorkshire), itself from the river with this pre-English name. In the US, the surname is found mainly among African Americans; as such it may possibly also be a variant of Ned 1. Compare Ned 2. Some characteristic forenames: French Dominique, Orelia.
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How common is the last name Nedd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nedd has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 20,099 to 20,088, marking a slight increase. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals bearing the Nedd surname rose from 1,234 in 2000 to 1,330 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 7.78 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 population dipped slightly by 2.17 percent, from 0.46 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,099 | #20,088 | 0.05% |
| Count | 1,234 | 1,330 | 7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.45 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nedd
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nedd also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased from 81.52 percent to 85.49 percent, indicating a rise of 4.87 percent. Those identifying as White declined significantly by 35.79 percent, from 12.88 percent to 8.27 percent. There was also an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, up by 68.84 percent, moving from 1.38 percent to 2.33 percent. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 3.16 percent to 3.01 percent. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.52% | 85.49% | 4.87% |
| White | 12.88% | 8.27% | -35.79% |
| Two or More Races | 3.16% | 3.01% | -4.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.33% | 68.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |