Explore the Family Name Neyland
The meaning of Neyland
1. Irish: variant of Nealon, from Ó Nialláin. 2. Possibly also Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Neijland or Nijland, topographic names from nijland, nieland ‘newly cultivated land’. Compare Nyland.
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How common is the last name Neyland in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neyland saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 26,163 in 2000 and slipping down to 26,243 in 2010, the surname saw a marginal change of -0.31. However, the count of individuals with the Neyland surname increased by 5.92%, rising from 879 in 2000 to 931 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also dipped slightly by -3.03, going from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #26,243 | -0.31% |
| Count | 879 | 931 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neyland
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those with the Neyland surname have varied ethnic identities. In 2010, 66.70% identified as White, a slight decrease from 68.26% in 2000. The second-largest group identified as Black, increasing from 25.94% in 2000 to 27.71% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw modest growth, with 2.05% identifying as such in 2000 and 2.79% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.73% to 1.72%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were introduced in 2010, each comprising 0.54% of Neylands.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.26% | 66.7% | -2.29% |
| Black | 25.94% | 27.71% | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.79% | 36.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 1.72% | -37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |