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

Neighbours, 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 Neighbours surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neighbours in America

Neighbours is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neighbours surname appeared 339 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 Neighbours.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neighbours 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 Neighbours

The surname "NEIGHBOURS" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "neahgebur," which means "near-dweller" or "neighbor." This name was initially given to individuals who lived in close proximity to a particular location or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Neighebur" and "Neghebour," reflecting the phonetic variations common in that era.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname "NEIGHBOURS" began to appear more frequently in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls. Some notable individuals bearing this name include John Neighbours, a merchant from Bristol, who was documented in 1327, and William Neighbours, a landowner in Oxfordshire, mentioned in records from 1412.

In the 16th century, the name "NEIGHBOURS" was often associated with specific locations, such as Neighbours Green in Buckinghamshire and Neighbours Hill in Wiltshire. These place names likely derived from the presence of individuals with the surname "NEIGHBOURS" living in those areas.

One notable figure from this period was Robert Neighbours (c. 1506-1559), a Protestant reformer and Church of England clergyman who served as the Bishop of Carlisle during the reign of Queen Mary I.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name became more standardized, and it was widely distributed across various regions of England. In the 18th century, notable individuals with the surname "NEIGHBOURS" included Samuel Neighbours (1710-1788), a prominent English theologian and author, and John Neighbours (1737-1809), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.

During the 19th century, the name "NEIGHBOURS" continued to be prevalent, with individuals such as William Neighbours (1810-1892), an English landscape painter known for his depictions of rural scenes, and George Neighbours (1861-1947), a British engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early automobiles.

Throughout its history, the surname "NEIGHBOURS" has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, artists, military personnel, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neighbours

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

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

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