Explore the Family Name Nevers
The meaning of Nevers
1. French: habitational name from the city of Nevers in France. 2. Possibly an altered form of English Nevard or perhaps of its extinct variant Neverd. The surname Nevers is also found in Jamaica. History: The majority of the American bearers of this surname trace their origin to Richard Nevers, born in 1666 in Woburn, MA. His origin is not known, but his surname is also documented in the forms Nevard and Neverds, which make it possible that Richard Nevers was of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nevers in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Nevers" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,831st most popular surname, but had dropped to the 21,009th spot by 2010, signifying a decline of 0.85%. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the "Nevers" surname actually increased by 6.28%, going from 1,178 in 2000 to 1,252 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,831 | #21,009 | -0.85% |
| Count | 1,178 | 1,252 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevers
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Nevers". In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was White at 76.91%, followed by Black at 17.49%. By 2010, these percentages shifted slightly with the White category decreasing to 74.04% and the Black category increasing to 18.69%. Notable changes were observed in the "Two or more races" and "Hispanic" categories, both experiencing a significant increase of 36.47% and 36.24% respectively. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase of 8.47%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a rise of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.91% | 74.04% | -3.73% |
| Black | 17.49% | 18.69% | 6.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.12% | 36.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.32% | 36.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 1.2% | 17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.64% | 8.47% |