Explore the Family Name Nevells
The meaning of Nevells
Irish: variant of Neville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nevells in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nevells has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,936th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 71,886th in rank, representing a change of -5.81%. Despite this change in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Nevells surname remained steady at 271 across both years. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 0.1 to 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #71,886 | -5.81% |
| Count | 271 | 271 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevells
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Nevells surname predominantly identifies with White ethnicity, remaining consistent at 90.04% in both 2000 and 2010. There is also a small percentage that identifies as Black, about 7.75%, which also remained constant over the period. No significant changes were noted for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with all these categories reporting zero individuals for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.04% | 90.04% | 0% |
| Black | 7.75% | 7.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |