Find out how popular the last name Neace is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Neace.

Neace, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Neace surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neace in America

Neace is the 10964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neace surname appeared 2,901 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Neace.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neace to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Neace

The surname Neace has its origins in England, with records of the name dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "nece," meaning a kinsman or relative. The name was likely used as a descriptive term to identify someone closely related to a particular family or clan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. It lists a person named William Neace, indicating the presence of the surname in that region during that time period. Additionally, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327 mention a John Neace, further solidifying the name's historical roots in England.

While the name Neace does not appear in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, it is possible that it evolved from similar-sounding surnames found in that record, such as Nece or Nesse. These names may have been derived from place names or geographic locations, which was a common practice in the formation of surnames during that era.

In the 16th century, the surname Neace appeared in various records, including parish registers and court documents. One notable individual was Robert Neace, born in Staffordshire in 1542, who was a landowner and farmer. Another person of significance was Elizabeth Neace, born in Gloucestershire in 1588, who was a prominent businesswoman and merchant in her local community.

As the centuries progressed, the name Neace continued to be present in various parts of England. In the 18th century, William Neace (1721-1798) was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several books on religious topics. During the same period, Mary Neace (1743-1812) was a notable philanthropist who supported numerous charitable causes in her hometown of Bristol.

In the 19th century, the name Neace gained recognition with the birth of John Neace (1832-1901), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the iconic Neace Hall, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

While the surname Neace has its origins in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and exploration. However, the historical records and notable individuals mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and evolution of this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neace

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Neace.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Neace was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Neace has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Neace was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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