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

Neason, 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 Neason surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neason in America

Neason is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neason surname appeared 341 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Neason.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neason 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 Neason

The surname NEASON has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "nasu," meaning nose or promontory. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent nose or someone who lived near a cliff or promontory.

The earliest known record of the NEASON surname appears in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beddington, Surrey, in 1582, where one John Neason is mentioned. This region, located in the south of England, is likely where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

During the 17th century, the NEASON surname can be found in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662, which recorded households in England for taxation purposes. In these records, the name is sometimes spelled as "Neeson" or "Neasons," reflecting the variations common in that era.

One notable figure with the NEASON surname was William Neason, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England, who lived from 1665 to 1723. His successful trading ventures contributed to the city's prosperity, and he was a prominent member of the local merchant community.

Another individual of note was John Neason, born in 1712 in Warwickshire, England. He was a renowned clockmaker and inventor, known for his innovative clock designs and contributions to the development of timekeeping mechanisms.

In the 19th century, the NEASON surname gained further recognition with the birth of Sir John Neason, a British military officer and diplomat who served in India and various other parts of the British Empire. He was born in 1825 and played a significant role in the administration of colonial territories.

The name NEASON has also been associated with several places in England, such as Neason Hill in Gloucestershire and Neason Farm in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, the NEASON surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, craftsmen, military officers, and diplomats. While not as widespread as some other English surnames, it has left its mark on the historical records and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neason

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

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 Neason 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 Neason 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 Neason was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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