Explore the Family Name Neuse
The meaning of Neuse
German: 1. possibly a nickname from dialect neusen ‘to eat on the sly’. 2. habitational name from any of several places in the Rhineland called Neusen or Neuss. Some characteristic forenames: German Erhard, Herta.
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How common is the last name Neuse in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neuse saw a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 94,676th in popularity with a count of 179 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 105,600 with only 169 individuals bearing the surname, marking a reduction of 5.59%. The proportion of Neuse bearers per 100,000 people also decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #105,600 | -11.54% |
| Count | 179 | 169 | -5.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuse
On the other hand, when it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Neuse identify as White. In 2000, approximately 94.97% of Neuse bearers identified as White, and this number increased to 97.04% by 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. This could be due to suppression of data for privacy reasons or simply no change over the decade under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 97.04% | 2.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |