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

Neave, 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 Neave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neave in America

Neave is the 32960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neave surname appeared 695 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 Neave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neave 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 Neave

The surname "NEAVE" is of English origin and dates back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English word "nafu" or "naefu", meaning "nave" or "hub of a wheel". The name is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for a wheelwright or someone who made or repaired wagon wheels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Neve". This document was a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.

During the Middle Ages, the name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk in eastern England. Variations in spelling included "Neve", "Neves", and "Neavis". These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling at the time.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was William Neve, who was recorded as a landowner in the village of Danesbury, Hertfordshire, in 1275. Another early record is that of Henry Neve, who was mentioned in the Suffolk Assize Rolls of 1286.

One of the earliest known places associated with the name is the village of Navestock, located in Essex. The name "Navestock" is believed to be derived from the Old English words "nafu" and "stoc", meaning "nave" and "place", respectively.

In the 16th century, Richard Neve (1574-1640) was a notable English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of Middleton, Norfolk, and wrote several religious works, including "The City and Country Purchaser and Builder" (1703).

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was John Neve (1636-1718), an English antiquarian and author. He wrote "Monumenta Anglicana", a detailed account of English monastic antiquities, published in 1719.

In the 19th century, Timothy Neve (1792-1848) was a prominent English architect and civil engineer. He is best known for his work on the construction of the London Bridge, which was completed in 1831.

The name "NEAVE" continued to be prominent in various parts of England throughout the centuries, and several notable individuals have carried this surname. However, it is important to note that this historical overview focuses primarily on the origins and early records of the name, rather than more recent census data or modern-day bearers of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neave

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

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

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