Explore the Family Name Nezat
The meaning of Nezat
French: unexplained. This surname, which originates from Lot-et-Garonne, is very rare in France. History: It was Pierre Nezat from Layrac in Lot-et-Garonne, France, who brought the surname Nezat to LA in the middle of the 18th century. Some characteristic forenames: French Clothilde.
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How common is the last name Nezat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nezat has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Nezat was ranked 68,569th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 70,833rd, marking a 3.3% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 268 to 276, representing a 2.99% rise. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by 10% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #70,833 | -3.3% |
| Count | 268 | 276 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nezat
The ethnic identity associated with the Nezat surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, although there has been a small decrease from 96.27% in 2000 to 94.93% in 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Nezat surname saw a slight increase from 2.99% to 3.26% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 94.93% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 3.26% | 9.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |