Explore the Family Name Neyens
The meaning of Neyens
1. Flemish: patronymic from a vernacular variant of the personal name Noudin, a French pet form of Arnoud, of ancient Germanic origin (see Arnold). 2. Luxembourgish and German: variant of Neuens. This surname is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Neyens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neyens has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 49,159 to 48,347, reflecting an increase of 1.65%. In terms of count, there was also an increase from 402 to 437 people with the Neyens surname, an increase of 8.71%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #48,347 | 1.65% |
| Count | 402 | 437 | 8.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neyens
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Neyens surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 98.76% to 94.51%, while those reporting multiple races appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 2.29% of those with the Neyens surname. There was also a small increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. Meanwhile, percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained stagnant or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 94.51% | -4.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |