Explore the Family Name Neu
The meaning of Neu
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a newcomer to an area, from Middle High German niu(we), German neu ‘new’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gebhard, Hans, Kurt, Otto, Alois, Horst, Manfred, Nikolaus, Ralf, Wilhelm, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Neu in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neu has seen a slight rise in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 8166th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 7933rd position, representing a change of 2.85%. The count of people with the surname Neu also increased during this period from 3734 to 4170, an increase of 11.68%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with Neu as their surname per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 2.17%, moving from 1.38 in 2000 to 1.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,166 | #7,933 | 2.85% |
| Count | 3,734 | 4,170 | 11.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.38 | 1.41 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neu
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neu from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, accounting for 94.48% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.08% in 2010. While Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 17.29% and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 11.43%, there were notable increases among those identifying as Hispanic and Black, which increased by 26.32% and 56.25% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a rise of 19.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 94.08% | -0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.16% | 26.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.14% | 1.77% | -17.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.18% | 19.19% |
| Black | 0.32% | 0.5% | 56.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.31% | -11.43% |
Neu ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Neu is French & German, which comprises 44.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (31.3%) and Eastern European (5.6%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Indigenous American, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 44.8% |
| British & Irish | 31.3% |
| Eastern European | 5.6% |
| Other | 18.2% |
Possible origins of the surname Neu
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Neu have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 72.10% |
What Neu haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Neu is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L48 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Folk, Knorr, Erb, Winkle, Stadler, Millard, Hertel, Brink, Thoma, Ratliff.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Neu surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Neu have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Neu" Surname 41.2%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Neu" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Neu" Surname 10.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Neu" Surname 18.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Neu?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Neu are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition