2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Neie
Of Scandinavian origin, likely related to a geographic location or landform.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Neie. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Neie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Neie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Neie, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Neie
The surname NEIE has its origins in the Low Countries, specifically in the regions that now comprise the Netherlands and Belgium. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.
The name NEIE is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "nieuwe," which translates to "new." It is possible that the surname was originally a descriptive name given to someone who had settled in a newly established area or was associated with a new settlement or development.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NEIE can be found in the municipal records of the city of Antwerp, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a certain Jan Neie, a merchant who lived and worked in the city during that time.
Another notable figure bearing the surname NEIE was Pieter Neie, a Dutch painter who lived in the 17th century. His works, primarily depicting landscapes and scenes of everyday life, can be found in several museums and private collections across Europe.
In the 18th century, there are records of a family named NEIE residing in the town of Delft, known for its famous blue-and-white pottery. One member of this family, Willem Neie (1720-1785), was a skilled potter and contributed to the town's renowned ceramic tradition.
The surname NEIE was also present in other parts of Europe, such as Germany and France, where it likely evolved through variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, in France, the name was sometimes written as "Naye" or "Naiee."
One notable individual with this surname was Marie-Louise Naye (1784-1854), a French writer and journalist who was involved in the early women's rights movement in France. Her works focused on advocating for women's education and equal opportunities.
The surname NEIE has persisted throughout the centuries, although it remains relatively uncommon in most parts of the world. It continues to be found primarily in the Low Countries and among descendants of those who emigrated from that region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Neie
Among Census respondents with the surname Neie, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Neie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Neie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.9% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino13.1% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Neie
Neie appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-13 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 23,875 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,073 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 23,875 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 8,073 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Neie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #151,639 | 5.1% |
| Count | 101 | 107 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Neie bearers went from 101 to 107 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 8,073 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #151,639.
FAQ
Neie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Neie?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Neie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Neie?
Neie ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Neie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Neie.
Has Neie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Neie went from 101 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Neie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Neie, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Neie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Neie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.9%), Hispanic (13.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Neie (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Neie mean?
Of Scandinavian origin, likely related to a geographic location or landform. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Neie (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Neie?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Neie at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.