Explore the Family Name Nevills
The meaning of Nevills
English (of Norman origin): variant of Neville, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Nevills in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Nevills' showed a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,227th most popular surname, but by 2010, it moved up to the 32,031st spot, marking a slight increase of 0.61. The total number of people with this surname also increased, going from 674 in 2000 to 720 in 2010, showing an increase of 6.82. Despite this, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by 4.0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #32,031 | 0.61% |
| Count | 674 | 720 | 6.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevills
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname 'Nevills' identified as White, though there was a minor decrease from 70.92% in 2000 to 70.14% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The second largest group identified as Black, making up 27% in 2000 and decreasing to 24.86% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, a small percentage (2.64%) reported having two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 census for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.92% | 70.14% | -1.1% |
| Black | 27% | 24.86% | -7.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.94% | 63.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |