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

Nevitt, 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 Nevitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nevitt in America

Nevitt is the 16919th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nevitt surname appeared 1,682 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 Nevitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nevitt 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 Nevitt

The surname Nevitt is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. Derived from the Old English words "nefa" and "wic," which together translate to "nephew's dwelling," the name likely emerged as a descriptive term for a place or residence associated with a family's nephew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, the comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror. Here, the name is spelled "Neveit," suggesting its longstanding presence in English society.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the surname evolved through various spellings, including Nevett, Nevit, and Nevette. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes transcribing the name.

In the 13th century, records show a Robert Nevett residing in Lincolnshire, born around 1220. A century later, in 1345, a John Nevitt is mentioned in the Lancashire Pipe Rolls, indicating the surname's spread across different counties.

As the name grew more widespread, it became associated with various place names, such as Nevitt Green in Shropshire and Nevitt Lane in Cheshire. These locations likely derived their names from families bearing the Nevitt surname who had settled in those areas.

One notable figure in history was Sir Thomas Nevitt (1510-1569), a member of the English gentry who served as Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent individual was Richard Nevitt (1684-1743), an English clergyman and academic who held the position of Master of Magdalen College, Cambridge, in the early 18th century.

In the literary realm, the poet and playwright John Nevitt (1792-1870) gained recognition for his works, which included the tragedy "Vitiza, the Last Gothic King" and the poetic collection "Songs and Miscellanies."

The name also gained international recognition with William Nevitt (1837-1910), an English cricketer who played for the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and participated in the first-ever Test match between England and Australia in 1877.

Finally, in the realm of politics, Edward Nevitt (1868-1943) served as a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party, representing the Walthamstow West constituency from 1923 to 1931.

These examples, spanning centuries and various professions, illustrate the enduring presence of the Nevitt surname throughout English history, reflecting its deep roots and evolution across different regions and contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nevitt

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

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

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