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

Neito, 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 Neito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neito in America

Neito is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neito surname appeared 124 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 Neito.

The history of the last name Neito

The surname Neito has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a derivative of the Old Spanish word "nieto," meaning "grandson" or "grandchild." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to distinguish a person who was the grandchild of a more prominent individual or family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neito can be found in the 13th-century Codex Calixtinus, a medieval manuscript containing accounts of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. In this document, a certain "Rodrigo Neito" is mentioned as a pilgrim who undertook the journey to Santiago de Compostela.

During the 14th century, the name Neito appeared in various official records and documents in the regions of Castile and Aragon. For example, a "Juan Neito" is recorded as a landowner in the town of Valladolid in 1342. This suggests that the name had become established among the lower nobility and landed gentry of the time.

In the 15th century, the name Neito was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Diego Neito (c. 1420 - 1489), a prominent architect who contributed to the construction of the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo. Another was Inés Neito (c. 1440 - 1498), a renowned poet and writer who was celebrated for her lyrical compositions.

The 16th century saw the name Neito spread beyond the borders of Spain as a result of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Pedro Neito (c. 1510 - 1582), a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and later became a prominent landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, the name Neito was found among the aristocracy and upper classes of Spanish society. A notable figure was Catalina Neito (1612 - 1688), a noblewoman renowned for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the court of King Philip IV.

Over the centuries, variations of the spelling have emerged, such as Neyto, Neito, and Netto. However, the original form of Neito has remained prevalent, particularly in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neito

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

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 Neito 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.

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

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