Explore the Family Name Neild
The meaning of Neild
English (Lancashire): variant of Nield.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neild in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Neild' saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,261 in frequency but dropped to 60,790 by 2010, marking a decline of nearly 21%. The count of people bearing this surname also fell from 391 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, reflecting a drop of approximately 15%. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by around 21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #60,790 | -20.95% |
| Count | 391 | 331 | -15.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neild
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Neild,' according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes observed for people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in individuals identifying as White, falling from 98.21% in 2000 to 96.07% in 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a small emergence of people identifying as Hispanic carrying the 'Neild' surname in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 96.07% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |