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

Neufville, 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 Neufville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neufville in America

Neufville is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neufville surname appeared 241 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 Neufville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neufville 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 Neufville

The surname Neufville has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "neuf" meaning "new" and "ville" meaning "town" or "village." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a newly established settlement or town.

During the Middle Ages, the name Neufville was commonly found in various regions of northern France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. It appears in several historical documents and records from that period, including the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of the citizens of Rouen in the 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neufville can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Robert de Neufville, who held estates in Suffolk.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Neufville was Jacques de Neufville (c. 1330-1400), a French nobleman and military commander who served under King Charles VI. He played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against England.

Another notable individual with the Neufville surname was Nicolas de Neufville (1542-1617), a French diplomat and statesman who served as Secretary of State under King Henry IV. He was instrumental in negotiating the Edict of Nantes, which granted religious freedom to Protestants in France.

In the 17th century, the Neufville family established themselves in the Netherlands, where they became influential merchants and bankers. One of the most famous members of this branch was Isaac de Neufville (1619-1695), a successful businessman and financier who played a crucial role in the Dutch East India Company.

The Neufville name has also been associated with certain place names in France, such as Neufville-sur-Aineau and Neufville-les-Vignes, which may have contributed to the development of the surname in those regions.

Throughout history, the spelling of the name has varied, with variations such as Neuville, Neuvile, and Nevile appearing in different records and documents. However, the core elements of "neuf" and "ville" have remained consistent, reflecting the name's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neufville

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

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

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