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

Neveau, 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 Neveau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neveau in America

Neveau is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neveau surname appeared 371 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 Neveau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neveau 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 Neveau

The surname Neveau is of French origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Brittany.

Neveau is derived from the Old French word "neveu," which means "nephew" or "descendant." This suggests that the name may have been originally used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who was a nephew or a descendant of a prominent individual or family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neveau can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres," a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Guillelmus Neveau," indicating the presence of the surname in the region of Chartres during that time.

In the 13th century, the name Neveau appeared in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen," a record of the citizens of the city of Rouen in Normandy. This suggests that the name had gained a foothold in this region by that period.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Neveau was Jean Neveau, a French knight who participated in the Hundred Years' War against England. He was born around 1320 and played a role in several battles during the conflict.

In the 15th century, the name Neveau can be found in the "Registre des Fiefs de Normandie," a record of feudal landholdings in Normandy. This indicates that some members of the Neveau family had acquired property and status in the region.

Another significant figure in history with the surname Neveau was Étienne Neveau, a French Renaissance scholar and humanist who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Normandy around 1510 and contributed to the fields of literature and philosophy during his time.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Jacques Neveau, a French painter and engraver who was active in Paris. His works included religious paintings and portraits, and he was known for his skilled use of chiaroscuro techniques.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Neveau was Jean-Baptiste Neveau, a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Valentinois and the Chapelle de la Congrégation des Aveugles.

The 19th century brought forth Louis Neveau, a French botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of plants. He was born in Normandy in 1818 and authored several influential works on horticulture during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neveau

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

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

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