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

Nevels, 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 Nevels surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nevels in America

Nevels is the 9727th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nevels surname appeared 3,335 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Nevels.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nevels 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 Nevels

The surname NEVELS has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "nevill," which means "at the new town" or "at the new village." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a newly established town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which mention a Richard de Nevill. The Nevills were a prominent noble family in medieval England, with several notable members bearing the name, including Ralph Nevill (c. 1292-1367), who served as a military commander and was appointed Earl of Westmorland in 1397.

Another early record of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Nevile." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England and provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames during that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations in spelling became more common, with the name appearing as "Nevell," "Nevel," and "Nevile" in various records. One notable bearer of the name was Sir Christopher Nevile (1530-1603), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament.

In the 18th century, the surname NEVELS gained recognition through the work of Samuel Nevels (1729-1803), a British author and clergyman who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another notable figure was John Nevels (1768-1841), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded several honors for his military service.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Charles Nevels (1819-1892), a prominent British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Additionally, William Nevels (1860-1932) was a British politician and journalist who served as a Member of Parliament and worked as a newspaper editor.

Throughout its history, the surname NEVELS has maintained a strong presence in various fields, from military service and politics to literature and architecture, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nevels

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

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

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