Explore the Family Name Neuss
The meaning of Neuss
German: habitational name from any of several places in the Rhineland called Neuss. Compare Nice and Nyce. History: The first American bearers of this surname were Jan and Hans Neuss, two Mennonite brothers from Germany (see Nice). However, among their descendants the name is apparently found in the altered forms Nyce and Nice, only. The name Neuss was later (in the 19th and 20th centuries) reintroduced to the US by several other immigrants from Germany.
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How common is the last name Neuss in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neuss has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 138,741 in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to 153,769, marking a change of -10.83. Furthermore, the count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 111 in 2000 to 106 in 2010, a diminution of -4.5. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.04 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,741 | #153,769 | -10.83% |
| Count | 111 | 106 | -4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuss
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Neuss identify as White. In 2000, 96.40% of Neuss bearers identified as White, which slightly fell to 93.40% in 2010, representing a change of -3.11. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero, suggesting either a lack of representation or suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 93.4% | -3.11% |
| 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% |