Explore the Family Name Neske
The meaning of Neske
German: from a pet form of the female medieval personal name Nes, a short form of Agnes. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst.
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How common is the last name Neske in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Neske' experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity but dropped by 2.49% to rank 66,553 in 2010. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased slightly over this decade from 286 to 297, showing a 3.85% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #66,553 | -2.49% |
| Count | 286 | 297 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neske
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those carrying the 'Neske' surname. In 2000, nearly all (98.95%) identified as White. However, by 2010, this percentage had fallen by 3.70% to 95.29%. Notably, there was an emergence of more diversity within this group over the ten years. By 2010, 2.36% identified as Hispanic, and there was also representation from those identifying with two or more races, at 1.68%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 95.29% | -3.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |