Explore the Family Name Neering
The meaning of Neering
Altered form of German Niering (see Nearing) or Nehring (see Nehring).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neering in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neering fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 70,273rd in popularity with approximately 260 people using this surname. This figure slightly increased by 2.69% to 267 people by the year 2010, although its rank dropped to 72,771st. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #72,771 | -3.55% |
| Count | 260 | 267 | 2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neering
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neering. The majority of those bearing this surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased from 93.85% in 2000 to 91.01% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 3.85% to 4.49%. Interestingly, new categories emerged in 2010 that were not present in 2000. Around 1.87% identified as belonging to two or more races and 2.25% identified as Black. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 91.01% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 4.49% | 16.62% |
| Black | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |