Explore the Family Name Neloms
The meaning of Neloms
English: variant of Nelms.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neloms in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neloms has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 31,658 and increased to a ranking of 29,604 in 2010, signifying a change of 6.49%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 690 to 796, an increase of 15.36% over the decade. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.26 to 0.27, marking a change of 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,658 | #29,604 | 6.49% |
| Count | 690 | 796 | 15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.27 | 3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neloms
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of the individuals with the Neloms surname identify as Black. In 2000, 90.72% of Neloms identified as Black, a number which decreased slightly to 87.31% in 2010, representing a -3.76% change. The second noticeable ethnic identity is White, which experienced a minor decrease from 6.38% to 6.28%. The category of two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.45% to 4.27%, reflecting a change of 194.48%. Hispanic representation also increased from 1.30% to 1.76%, a 35.38% change. There was no representation for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.72% | 87.31% | -3.76% |
| White | 6.38% | 6.28% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 4.27% | 194.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.76% | 35.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |