Explore the Family Name Neeson
The meaning of Neeson
1. Irish (Antrim): Anglicized translation of Gaelic Mac Naois ‘son of Naois’, a patronymic from a short form of the personal name Aonghus (see Angus). The name is usually Anglicized as McNeese. 2. Altered form of Dutch or German Niesen.
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How common is the last name Neeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neeson showed a decline between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 39,560th place in 2000 to 47,429th place in 2010, indicating a drop in popularity by nearly 20%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during that decade from 523 to 447, reflecting a decrease of roughly 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #47,429 | -19.89% |
| Count | 523 | 447 | -14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neeson
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Neeson surname identified as White, with percentages maintaining relatively stable at around 95% for both 2000 and 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations reported having this surname, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.53% to 2.24%) and Black (from 1.91% to 2.24%). Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 0.96% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 94.63% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.24% | 46.41% |
| Black | 1.91% | 2.24% | 17.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |