Explore the Family Name Nevis
The meaning of Nevis
Irish and English (of Irish origin): variant of Nevins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nevis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Nevis' has maintained a relatively stable standing between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname experienced a slight increase from 47,308 in 2000 to 47,006 in 2010, indicating a modest growth in its prevalence. The count of individuals carrying the Nevis surname also saw a rise of 7.11% from 422 in 2000 to 452 in 2010. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k population showed a decrease of 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #47,006 | 0.64% |
| Count | 422 | 452 | 7.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevis
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Nevis' as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or American Indians and Alaskan Natives. People identifying as White made up the majority, although their representation decreased slightly by 2.85% from 75.83% in 2000 to 73.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw an increase of 12.37%, going from 13.98% in 2000 to 15.71% in 2010. Additionally, people of Hispanic ethnicity increased by 27.45%, from 5.21% in 2000 to 6.64% in 2010. Lastly, individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 31.55% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.83% | 73.67% | -2.85% |
| Black | 13.98% | 15.71% | 12.37% |
| Hispanic | 5.21% | 6.64% | 27.45% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 2.43% | -31.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |