Explore the Family Name Neier
The meaning of Neier
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tailor, from an agent derivative of Middle High German næjen, German nähen ‘to sew’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aryeh. German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Neier in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neier decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,237th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 59,324th position. This represents a decrease of 7.4%. The total count of individuals with the Neier surname also saw a modest drop, going from 348 in 2000 to 341 in 2010, marking a decline of just over 2%. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 7.69%, from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #59,324 | -7.4% |
| Count | 348 | 341 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neier
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Neier, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly White from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 97.70% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which marginally dropped to 96.77% by 2010. This is a change of -0.95%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.77% | -0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |