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

Neven, 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 Neven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neven in America

Neven is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neven surname appeared 200 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 Neven.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neven 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 Neven

The surname Neven has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Dutch word "neef," meaning nephew or cousin. In some regions of the Netherlands, the name was also spelled as "Neeven" or "Neven."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neven can be found in the Leiden archives from the early 1600s, where it appears as a surname for a family residing in the city. The name was particularly prevalent in the provinces of South Holland and Utrecht during this time period.

In the 17th century, the name Neven was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was Pieter Corneliszoon Neven (1597-1673), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and portraits. His works can be found in various museums across the Netherlands and Europe.

Another prominent figure with the surname Neven was Adriaen Neven (1620-1680), a Dutch architect and military engineer. He was responsible for designing several fortifications and buildings in the Netherlands, including the Muiderslot Castle near Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, the name Neven gained recognition in the literary world. Jacob Neven (1745-1808) was a Dutch poet and playwright who wrote several acclaimed works, including the play "De Gijzelaar" (The Hostage).

Moving into the 19th century, the name Neven was associated with historical figures in various fields. One example is Willem Neven (1827-1897), a Dutch botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and cultivation techniques.

Another notable individual was Pieter Neven (1856-1933), a Dutch architect known for his work in the Art Nouveau and Rationalist styles. He designed several iconic buildings in Amsterdam, including the former Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Library and the Tuschinski Theater.

As the surname Neven spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some areas of Belgium, for instance, the name was sometimes spelled as "Nevens" or "Neveins."

While the name Neven is not as common as some other Dutch surnames, it has left its mark on history through the achievements of individuals in various fields, from art and literature to architecture and science.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neven

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

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

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