Explore the Family Name Neylon
The meaning of Neylon
Irish (Clare): variant of Nealon, from Ó Nialláin. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Marypat.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neylon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neylon has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neylon ranked 31,848 in popularity but dropped to 36,204 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 13.68%. The count of individuals with the Neylon name also fell from 685 in 2000 to 619 in 2010, indicating a drop of about 9.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 16%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #36,204 | -13.68% |
| Count | 685 | 619 | -9.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neylon
Regarding ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of Neylons identify as White, with 89.05% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 87.56% in 2010. The number of Neylons identifying as Black increased by approximately 12.66%, from 7.74% in 2000 to 8.72% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities declined by 17.09%, from 1.17% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010. The Hispanic population remained relatively stable, seeing a slight increase of 0.62% from 1.61% in 2000 to 1.62% in 2010. No Neylons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.05% | 87.56% | -1.67% |
| Black | 7.74% | 8.72% | 12.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.62% | 0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 0.97% | -17.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |