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

Neveu, 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 Neveu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neveu in America

Neveu is the 27228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neveu surname appeared 888 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 Neveu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neveu 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 Neveu

The surname NEVEU originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French word "neveu," which means "nephew." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was the nephew of a prominent figure or a member of a respected family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NEVEU name can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 for William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Neveu" in various regions of France, suggesting that it was already established by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the NEVEU name was associated with the Norman nobility. Records show that a knight named Raoul NEVEU fought alongside King Louis IX during the Seventh Crusade in 1248-1254. Another notable figure was Jean NEVEU, a scholar and theologian who lived from 1310 to 1372 and taught at the University of Paris.

During the Renaissance period, the NEVEU name gained prominence in the arts. François NEVEU (1516-1590) was a renowned French painter and engraver who worked in the court of King Henry II. His artwork can still be found in various museums across Europe.

In the 17th century, the NEVEU family produced several notable writers and philosophers. Pierre NEVEU (1602-1672) was a Jesuit priest and author who wrote extensively on theology and moral philosophy. His contemporary, Jacques NEVEU (1609-1681), was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were performed in Paris.

The NEVEU name also has a strong connection to the French Revolution. Jean-Baptiste NEVEU (1753-1795) was a Jacobin leader and member of the National Convention. He played a significant role in the execution of King Louis XVI and was later executed himself during the Reign of Terror.

Throughout history, the NEVEU surname has been associated with various places in France, such as Neveu-sur-Loire, Neveu-le-Château, and Neveu-en-Brie. These place names reflect the geographical spread of the NEVEU family across different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neveu

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

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

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