Explore the Family Name Neels
The meaning of Neels
1. Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Neel, a shortened form of either Cornelius or Daneel (see Daniel). 2. English (Devon): variant of Neal, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Neels in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neels saw a decrease in its rank and count from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname's rank was 46,678 with a count of 429. This changed to a rank of 55,121 and a count of 373 by 2010, representing a drop of approximately 18.09% and 13.05%, respectively. The proportion of individuals with the surname Neels per 100,000 also dropped by 18.75% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #55,121 | -18.09% |
| Count | 429 | 373 | -13.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neels
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Neels identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.66% over this time frame. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 60.68%. It's notable that there was no recorded change in the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races fell from 1.17% in 2000 to 0% in 2010, while Black representation slightly decreased by 1.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 95.17% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.88% | 60.68% |
| Black | 1.63% | 1.61% | -1.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |