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

Nevilles, 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 Nevilles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nevilles in America

Nevilles is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nevilles surname appeared 158 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 Nevilles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nevilles 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 Nevilles

The surname Nevilles originates from Normandy in northern France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "neville" which means "new town." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in a newly established settlement.

The Nevilles were among the Norman nobility who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the Nevilles held significant property and influence in the aftermath of the conquest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Geoffrey de Neville, who lived in the late 11th and early 12th centuries. He served as a baron and was granted lands in Yorkshire by King Henry I. The Nevilles subsequently established themselves as a prominent noble family in northern England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Westmorland.

The Nevilles played an important role in English history, with several notable members holding influential positions. Richard Neville, known as the Kingmaker (1428-1471), was a powerful nobleman who played a pivotal role in the Wars of the Roses. He was instrumental in deposing and restoring kings during this turbulent period.

Another notable figure was Ralph Neville (1364-1425), the 1st Earl of Westmorland. He served as a military commander and played a significant role in the suppression of the Lollard heresy in the early 15th century. His son, Ralph Neville (1397-1484), was also an influential figure, serving as the 2nd Earl of Westmorland and fighting in the Wars of the Roses.

In the 13th century, the Nevilles held the manor of Raby in County Durham, which became their principal seat. The Raby Castle, built in the 14th century, remains a prominent landmark and has been the ancestral home of the Nevilles for centuries.

Other notable individuals with the surname Nevilles include Edmund Neville (1418-1476), a soldier and supporter of the House of York during the Wars of the Roses, and George Neville (1432-1476), the Archbishop of York and Chancellor of England during the reign of Edward IV.

Overall, the surname Nevilles has a rich history rooted in Norman nobility and has been associated with influential figures who played significant roles in English history, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nevilles

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

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

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