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

Neece, 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 Neece surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neece in America

Neece is the 14338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neece surname appeared 2,087 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 Neece.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neece 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 Neece

The surname "NEECE" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and dates back to the early medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "nece," which means "niece" or "granddaughter." This suggests that the name may have originally denoted a familial relationship or referred to a person's ancestry.

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 This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, served as a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England.

During the Middle Ages, the name "NEECE" was predominantly found in the counties of Northumberland, Yorkshire, and Lancashire in northern England. It is likely that the name originated in one of these regions and later spread to other parts of the country.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir John Neece, a prominent landowner and knight who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was born in 1254 and died in 1315.

Another historically significant figure was William Neece, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was actively involved in the wool trade and served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1458 to 1459.

During the 16th century, the name "NEECE" appeared in various forms, including "Neice," "Neyse," and "Neyces." This variation in spelling was common in the era before standardized spelling conventions were established.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Thomas Neece, a Puritan minister and author who lived from 1608 to 1685. He was known for his religious writings and sermons, which were widely published during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Neece, a pioneering educator and philanthropist who lived from 1742 to 1821. She founded several schools in her hometown of Lancaster, England, and made significant contributions to the advancement of education for underprivileged children.

Throughout its history, the surname "NEECE" has been associated with various place names, such as Neece Hall in Staffordshire and Neece Manor in Gloucestershire. These locations likely derived their names from individuals bearing the surname or were connected to early bearers of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neece

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

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

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