Explore the Family Name Neef
The meaning of Neef
1. Dutch: variant of Neve, from neef ‘nephew, cousin’. Compare Nevius. 2. German: variant of Neff. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neef in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neef has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neef ranked as the 51,024th most common surname and climbed to the 48,628th spot by 2010 - an improvement of 4.7%. The count of individuals with this last name increased by 13.02%, from 384 people in 2000 to 434 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the population with the surname per 100,000 inhabitants also rose by 7.14% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #48,628 | 4.7% |
| Count | 384 | 434 | 13.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neef
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Neef surname. A majority identify as White, with a small increase noted from 96.35% in 2000 to 96.77% in 2010. There has been a slight decline in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.15% in 2010. Interestingly, 2010 saw a new addition under the "Two or more races" category, which was non-existent in the 2000 census. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.35% | 96.77% | 0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.15% | -11.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |