Explore the Family Name Nevala
The meaning of Nevala
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from neva ‘bog’ (compare Neva) + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century especially in southern and northern Ostrobothnia. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Tarja, Weikko.
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How common is the last name Nevala in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Nevala saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,426th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 50,362nd. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly during this decade, from 432 to 415. The proportion of people named Nevala per 100k decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #50,362 | -8.48% |
| Count | 432 | 415 | -3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevala
Looking at the ethnic identity of those with the surname Nevala according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that the majority identify as White, with this group making up 96.63% of individuals with this surname in 2010, a slight fall from 97.92% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, rising from zero in 2000 to 1.20% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.63% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |