Explore the Family Name Neller
The meaning of Neller
1. English and German: variant of Kneller. 2. English (Middlesex and Surrey): perhaps a variant of Needler with loss of -d-. 3. German: shortened form of Nadler or Nagler. 4. German: topographic name for someone living on top of a hill or on a pass, from Middle High German nel(le) ‘point, vertex’.
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How common is the last name Neller in the United States?
The surname Neller, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 55,971st in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 61,585th, marking a 10.03% decrease. The count of people with this surname also declined by 4.68% from 342 individuals in 2000 to 326 in 2010. Correspondingly, there was a 15.38% drop in the proportion per 100,000 population from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #61,585 | -10.03% |
| Count | 342 | 326 | -4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neller
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Neller surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 94.74% to 94.17%. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for this surname in either year. However, there was a small increase in Black and Hispanic representation from 1.46% to 1.53%, and 0% to 1.84%, respectively. Also noteworthy is the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.84% of the Nellers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.17% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Black | 1.46% | 1.53% | 4.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |