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

Neopaney, 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 Neopaney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neopaney in America

Neopaney is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neopaney surname appeared 195 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 Neopaney.

The history of the last name Neopaney

The surname NEOPANEY has its origins in the ancient Greek region of Laconia, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek words "neos" meaning "new" and "panos" meaning "cloth," suggesting a possible connection to a textile trade or occupation.

In the 3rd century BCE, records show a family with the name Neopaneus residing in the city of Sparta. This early spelling variation reflects the linguistic evolution of the name over time. The name is also mentioned in fragmentary texts from the 2nd century BCE, indicating its continued presence in the region.

During the Byzantine era, the name appears in several administrative documents from the 9th and 10th centuries CE, suggesting its spread throughout the Greek-speaking world. One notable individual was Neopanis Doukas, a military commander who served under the Byzantine Emperor Basil II in the early 11th century.

As the name migrated westward, it underwent further changes in spelling and pronunciation. In the 12th century, the Latinized form "Neopanaeus" is found in records from the Kingdom of Sicily, where Greek communities had settled. Later, during the Renaissance period, the Italian variant "Neopane" emerged, reflecting the influence of Italian dialects.

In the 16th century, the name appears in Portuguese records, likely introduced by Greek traders or settlers in the Iberian Peninsula. One prominent figure was João Neopaney, a merchant and explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his voyage to India in 1497.

The name also found its way to the British Isles, where it was anglicized as "Neopaney." In the 17th century, a family with this surname is recorded in the parish records of St. Bride's Church in London. One notable individual was Sir Thomas Neopaney, a wealthy merchant and landowner born in 1632.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the work of the British writer and historian Edward Neopaney (1804-1876), who wrote extensively on the history and culture of ancient Greece.

While the surname NEOPANEY is relatively uncommon today, it carries a rich historical legacy spanning over two millennia, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of various regions and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neopaney

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

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

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