Explore the Family Name Neeper
The meaning of Neeper
Probably an altered form of German Nieper, from the ancient Germanic personal name Nidperht, based on an element cognate with Old High German nīt ‘hostility, hatred’ + berht ‘famous, shining’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neeper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neeper has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 44,574 in terms of prevalence and dropped to 45,105 in 2010, showing a decline of 1.19%. However, the count of individuals bearing the name increased from 454 to 475, demonstrating an increase of 4.63% over the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decrease from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #45,105 | -1.19% |
| Count | 454 | 475 | 4.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neeper
The ethnicity associated with the surname Neeper is predominantly White, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 95.59% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.53% in 2010. A small percentage of this group identified as Hispanic, which saw a significant increase from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010. There was also a negligible representation of those identifying with two or more races in 2000, but this was no longer present in 2010. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native all showed no representation within this surname group for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 94.53% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 2.95% | 48.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |