Explore the Family Name Nevil
The meaning of Nevil
English (of Norman origin): variant of Neville.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nevil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Nevil showed slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nevil ranked 31,339th in popularity, which slightly fell by 4.27% to 32,676 in 2010. The number of instances of the Nevil surname also saw a modest increase, with the count rising from 699 in 2000 to 703 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.57%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, dropping from 0.26 to 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #32,676 | -4.27% |
| Count | 699 | 703 | 0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevil
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Nevil. Between 2000 and 2010, a minor increase was observed in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black and those reporting two or more races, increasing by 14.85% and 32.56% respectively. In contrast, there was a small decrease noted among people who identify as White and Hispanic, falling by 1.48% and 11.63% respectively. The census indicated no change in the percentage of Nevil's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 91.75% | -1.48% |
| Black | 4.58% | 5.26% | 14.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.14% | 32.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.14% | -11.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |