Explore the Family Name Neeld
The meaning of Neeld
English (Staffordshire): variant of Nield.
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How common is the last name Neeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neeld has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,288th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 37,492nd place, reflecting a change of -6.25 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor decrease from 604 in 2000 to 594 in 2010, marking a -1.66 percent change. This translates to a proportion per 100k drop from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, indicating a -9.09 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #37,492 | -6.25% |
| Count | 604 | 594 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neeld
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Neeld also underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although that proportion slightly decreased from 97.52 percent in 2000 to 95.45 percent in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.16 percent in 2000 to 2.02 percent in 2010. Additionally, the data shows a new category emerging in 2010, with 1.68 percent identifying as Two or more races. No individuals with the Neeld surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 95.45% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.02% | 74.14% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |