Explore the Family Name Neveau
The meaning of Neveau
Altered form of French Neveu ‘nephew’, also ‘grandson’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neveau in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neveau has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Neveau was ranked as the 54,880th most popular surname in the United States and by 2010, it had slipped to the 55,386th position, resulting in a popularity change of -0.92%. The total count of people with this surname, however, increased from 351 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.7%. The proportion of people with the Neveau surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.13 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #55,386 | -0.92% |
| Count | 351 | 371 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neveau
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Neveau surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 95.73% of Neveaus identified as White and this number marginally decreased to 94.88% in 2010. A small percentage (1.42%) were categorized as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, this group wasn't represented in the 2010 data. A new category emerged in 2010, with 2.43% of Neveaus identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities. No Neveaus identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 94.88% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |