Explore the Family Name Neises
The meaning of Neises
German: nickname for a new settler or neighbor, from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + sez ‘dwelling’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neises in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Neises" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank slipped from 33,142nd in 2000 to 34,032nd in 2010, showing a decrease of approximately 2.69%. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 2.61% during the same period, growing from 651 to 668. Despite this increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Neises per 100,000 population decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #34,032 | -2.69% |
| Count | 651 | 668 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neises
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Neises identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.08% in 2000 to 95.66% in 2010. Notably, there were no recorded Neises identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. A small growth was observed among those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.84% to 1.95%) and Black (0.77% to 0.90%). For the first time in 2010, some individuals reported identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.08% | 95.66% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 1.95% | 5.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.9% | 16.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |