Explore the Family Name Nevel
The meaning of Nevel
1. Americanized form of German Nebel. 2. In some cases possibly also Jewish (Israeli): Hebrew name meaning ‘harp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nevel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Nevel' saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,738 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 30,630th position, marking a decrease of approximately 14.56%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell during this decade, decreasing from 856 to 761, which is an approximately 11.1% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Nevel surname per 100,000 also showed a decrease of approximately 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,738 | #30,630 | -14.56% |
| Count | 856 | 761 | -11.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevel
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the Nevel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, with this group experiencing a slight growth from 78.97% in 2000 to 79.37% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 9.58% in 2000 to 10.78% in 2010, a rise of about 12.53%. Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as Black decreased slightly from 7.59% to 7.23%. Those identifying with two or more races also decreased from 2.45% to 1.97%, and there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.97% | 79.37% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 9.58% | 10.78% | 12.53% |
| Black | 7.59% | 7.23% | -4.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 1.97% | -19.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |