Explore the Family Name Neifert
The meaning of Neifert
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with an element cognate with Old High German niuwi ‘new’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neifert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neifert has seen increased popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking improved from 44,103rd place to 40,313th, marking an 8.59% increase in popularity. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 18.04%, moving from 460 in 2000 to 543 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 5.88%, indicating a more widespread use of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #40,313 | 8.59% |
| Count | 460 | 543 | 18.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neifert
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Neifert identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.22% between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 40.82%, while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.48% | -1.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 2.76% | 40.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.84% | 21.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |