Explore the Family Name Neeland
The meaning of Neeland
1. North German: unexplained. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of North German or Dutch Nieland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neeland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neeland has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neeland ranked as the 63,450th most common surname, with 294 people carrying this name. By 2010, it had climbed to the 61,436th spot, with 327 individuals bearing the surname, indicating an 11.22% increase in count. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #61,436 | 3.17% |
| Count | 294 | 327 | 11.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neeland
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neeland. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the number of individuals with this surname identifying with multiple races, jumping from 1.7% to 5.5%. During the same time period, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased from 16.33% to 21.10%. The percentage of white Neelands saw a decrease of 11.33%, going from 74.15% to 65.75%. There was also a slight rise in the number of Black Neelands, from 3.74% to 4.89%. However, no Neelands identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.15% | 65.75% | -11.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 16.33% | 21.1% | 29.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 5.5% | 223.53% |
| Black | 3.74% | 4.89% | 30.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.08% | 0% | 0% |