Explore the Family Name Nevius
The meaning of Nevius
Dutch: Latinized form of Neef ‘nephew, cousin’. The surname Nevius is no longer found in the Netherlands. Compare Nafey, Neafus, and Neefus. History: It was Johannes Nevius, born 1626/7 in the Netherlands, who brought this surname to North America. He arrived in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY) in 1650, and died there in 1672. His descendants also bear various altered forms of the surname, including Nafey, Nafus, Neafus, and Neefus.
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How common is the last name Nevius in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nevius saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nevius was the 22,949th most common name, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to become the 23,354th most common name, representing a decrease of 1.76%. However, the number of individuals with the Nevius surname increased during this period from 1,041 in 2000 to 1,090 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 4.71%. The proportion of people named Nevius per 100,000 also fell by 5.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,949 | #23,354 | -1.76% |
| Count | 1,041 | 1,090 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nevius
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Nevius surname identify as White, although this group's percentage decreased slightly from 89.63% in 2000 to 87.06% in 2010. The percentage of Nevius individuals who identified as Black rose by 15.69%, from 6.82% in 2000 to 7.89% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic also increased, moving from 1.73% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010, an increase of 38.15%. A notable change was seen in those identifying as two or more races, where the percentage grew remarkably from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.74% in 2010, indicating a percentage change of 102.33%. There were no Nevius individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.63% | 87.06% | -2.87% |
| Black | 6.82% | 7.89% | 15.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.39% | 38.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.74% | 102.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |