Explore the Family Name Neisius
The meaning of Neisius
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Neis or Nies or any of their variants.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neisius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neisius has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neisius ranked 75,695 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 71,678 by 2010, reflecting a growth of 5.31%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 237 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, a rise of 14.77%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Neisius surname per 100k remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #71,678 | 5.31% |
| Count | 237 | 272 | 14.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neisius
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Neisius diversifies slightly over the same time period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.73% were White, and by 2010, while still the majority, that number decreased to 94.12%. This change of -4.67% indicates a more diverse range of ethnic backgrounds among people with this name. By 2010, 2.94% reported having two or more races and 2.21% identified as Hispanic. Notably, no individuals with the Neisius surname identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the two censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 94.12% | -4.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |