Explore the Family Name Neiheisel
The meaning of Neiheisel
Altered form of South German Neuhäus(e)l (‘new little house’), a topographic name or a habitational name from any of the three places so named in the Palatinate, Rhineland, and Austria.
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How common is the last name Neiheisel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neiheisel has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 55,237 in 2000, it slightly dropped to 55,505 in 2010, a tiny decline of 0.49%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Neiheisel surname increased from 348 to 370 during the same period, showing a rise of 6.32%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #55,505 | -0.49% |
| Count | 348 | 370 | 6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neiheisel
Regarding the ethnic identity of people with the Neiheisel surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, around 97.99% identified as White, which fell slightly to 96.22% in 2010. At the turn of the decade, there was also a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity within the Neiheisel community, accounting for 2.16% in 2010. However, there were no reported individuals identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96.22% | -1.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |