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

Neverson, 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 Neverson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neverson in America

Neverson is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neverson surname appeared 328 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 Neverson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neverson 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 Neverson

The surname NEVERSON originates from England, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English words "nefere" and "sunu," meaning "nephew's son" or "grandson." The earliest recorded instances of the name appear in the Sussex region of southern England.

During the Middle Ages, the NEVERSON surname was found in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century. These ancient tax records document instances of individuals bearing the name, indicating its presence in the region at that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the NEVERSON surname was William Neverson, who lived in the village of Hastingleigh, Kent, in the late 14th century. Records from the Canterbury Cathedral Archives mention him as a landowner and tenant farmer in the area.

In the 16th century, the NEVERSON name appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. These records include entries for baptisms, marriages, and burials of individuals with the surname, suggesting the name's spread across different regions of England.

Notable individuals with the NEVERSON surname throughout history include:

1. Robert Neverson (c. 1540-1615), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the Elizabethan era.
2. Margery Neverson (1620-1698), a renowned midwife and herbalist from the village of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire.
3. John Neverson (1670-1742), a successful landowner and farmer in Gloucestershire, known for his innovative agricultural practices.
4. Elizabeth Neverson (1735-1812), an influential Quaker author and abolitionist from Yorkshire, who published several tracts advocating for the abolition of slavery.
5. Thomas Neverson (1825-1901), a renowned architect from Derbyshire, responsible for designing several notable buildings in the region during the Victorian era.

While the NEVERSON surname has its roots in England, over time, it has spread to various parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its earliest origins and historical records can be traced back to the English counties of Sussex, Kent, Suffolk, and Yorkshire, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neverson

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

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

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