Explore the Family Name Neighbor
The meaning of Neighbor
1. English: variant of Neighbour. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of German Nachbar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neighbor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Neighbor" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked as the 36,328th most popular surname, falling to the 38,754th spot by 2010, marking a -6.68% change in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 582 in 2000 to 570 in 2010, constituting a -2.06% change. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -13.64% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,328 | #38,754 | -6.68% |
| Count | 582 | 570 | -2.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neighbor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Neighbor" predominantly lies within the White community, as per the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.85% of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 95.96% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname decreased from 2.58% to 2.11% over the decade. Black representation saw a marginal increase from 1.37% to 1.40%. However, no changes were observed in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, which remained at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 95.96% | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 2.11% | -18.22% |
| Black | 1.37% | 1.4% | 2.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |