Explore the Family Name Nerat
The meaning of Nerat
1. Slovenian: variant of Nerad. 2. French (Nérat): nickname derived from dialect ner ‘black’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nerat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nerat has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 105,905th, whereas in 2010, it moved up to 104,602nd place. This represents a change of 1.23%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 156 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 9.62%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Nerat per 100,000 remained the same at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,905 | #104,602 | 1.23% |
| Count | 156 | 171 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nerat
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Nerat has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 98.08% of those with the Nerat surname identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 93.57%, indicating a change of -4.60%. During the same period, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 2.92% of those with the surname. No change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, the proportions for which were either suppressed or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 93.57% | -4.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |