Explore the Family Name Neisen
The meaning of Neisen
1. German: patronymic from Neis 1, 2. 2. German: habitational name from a place called Neisen in Hesse. 3. Altered form of German or Dutch Niesen.
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How common is the last name Neisen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Neisen surname has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 39,304th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 53,802nd, a decline of about 36.89%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname decreased from 527 in 2000 to 384 in 2010, a drop of approximately 27.13%. The proportion of Neisens per 100k also declined by 35% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,304 | #53,802 | -36.89% |
| Count | 527 | 384 | -27.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.13 | -35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neisen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Neisen also shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all individuals identified as White (97.91%), while by 2010 this number had dropped slightly to 96.61%, indicating a 1.33% change. The 2010 data also shows the introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities within the Neisen surname population, at 1.56% and 1.3% respectively. There were no recorded instances of Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races among individuals with the Neisen surname for both the years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 96.61% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |