Explore the Family Name Neinast
The meaning of Neinast
1. South German: probably a topographic name meaning ‘new pasture’, or a habitational name from a placename formed with the dialect word Ast(en) ‘pasture’. 2. German (Rhineland): probably a topographic name meaning ‘new hill’, from Ast(en) ‘mountain, hill’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neinast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neinast saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 83,301 and by 2010 it dropped to the 88,685th most common surname. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly, from 210 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, representing a change of -0.48%. This led to a slight decrease in proportion per 100,000 people, going from 0.08 to 0.07, or a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #88,685 | -6.46% |
| Count | 210 | 209 | -0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neinast
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Neinast surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this percentage from 99.05% in 2000 to 94.26% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up from 0 in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 94.26% | -4.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.35% | 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% |