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

Neith, 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 Neith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neith in America

Neith is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neith surname appeared 161 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 Neith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neith 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 Neith

The surname "NEITH" is believed to have originated in Egypt, with its roots traced back to ancient times. The name is derived from the ancient Egyptian goddess Neith, who was revered as the goddess of warfare, hunting, and weaving. Neith was one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon, and her name was often associated with strength, courage, and skill.

In ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, the name "NEITH" was written using a combination of symbols representing a shield and two crossed arrows, symbolizing her role as a protector and warrior deity. The earliest known records of the name can be found in inscriptions and hieroglyphic texts dating back to the Old Kingdom period (c. 2686–2181 BC).

As the Egyptian culture spread and influenced other civilizations, the name "NEITH" may have been adopted by neighboring regions and carried on through various linguistic and cultural exchanges. However, it is important to note that the direct transmission of this name as a surname is not well documented.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name "NEITH" was Neith-hotep, a high-ranking official and priestess who lived during the Fifth Dynasty (c. 2494–2345 BC). She held the prestigious title of "God's Wife of Amun" and was responsible for overseeing the rituals and ceremonies dedicated to the god Amun.

Another notable figure with the name "NEITH" was Neith-ankhre, a prince and military commander who served under Pharaoh Ramesses II (c. 1279–1213 BC) during the New Kingdom period. He led military campaigns and was praised for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In later periods, the name "NEITH" appears to have been less common, but it was still occasionally used. One example is Neith-hotep II, a minor Egyptian princess who lived during the 26th Dynasty (c. 664–525 BC).

While the name "NEITH" has its origins in ancient Egypt, it is possible that it may have been adopted or adapted by other cultures throughout history, potentially leading to variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, due to the limited historical records and documentation available, it is challenging to trace the exact lineage and spread of this surname across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neith

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

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

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