Explore the Family Name Neveu
The meaning of Neveu
French: relationship name from Old French neveu ‘nephew’, also ‘grandson’, used to distinguish the two bearers of the same personal name. Compare Neveau and Neveux. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Lucien, Normand, Aliette, Andre, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Neveu in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neveu experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neveu ranked as the 25,430th most common surname, but by 2010 it dropped to the 27,228th position, indicating a decline of 7.07 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Neveu surname only decreased slightly during this period, from 914 to 888, which represents a modest -2.84 percent change. The proportion of individuals with the surname Neveu per 100k citizens also dropped from 0.34 to 0.3, reflecting an 11.76 percent decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,430 | #27,228 | -7.07% |
| Count | 914 | 888 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.3 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neveu
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Neveu surname. In 2010, 79.84 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, which is a slight decrease from 81.07 percent in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed significant growth, jumping from 0.55 percent in 2000 to 1.01 percent in 2010. The proportions of individuals identifying as Black and Hispanic also increased, with the former growing from 9.63 percent to 10.92 percent, and the latter increasing from 4.92 percent to 5.52 percent. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races declined significantly, falling from 3.17 percent to 2.03 percent. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a small increase from 0.66 percent to 0.68 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.07% | 79.84% | -1.52% |
| Black | 9.63% | 10.92% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.92% | 5.52% | 12.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.17% | 2.03% | -35.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1.01% | 83.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.68% | 3.03% |