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

Neyens, 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 Neyens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neyens in America

Neyens is the 48347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neyens surname appeared 437 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 Neyens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neyens 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 Neyens

The surname Neyens originated in the Netherlands during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "nee," meaning "no," combined with a suffix indicating a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a location that was known for its refusal or denial of something, possibly related to taxes, military service, or other obligations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neyens can be found in the Dutch village of Neijen, located in the province of Limburg. Historical records from the 16th century mention a family by the name of Neyens residing in this area, suggesting that the surname may have originated as a locational name referring to this specific village.

In the 17th century, the Neyens surname appears in several Dutch church records and municipal registers, indicating its widespread use across various regions of the Netherlands. Notable individuals from this period include Jan Neyens (1620-1682), a Dutch painter known for his landscape and still life works, and Pieter Neyens (1659-1718), a Dutch Golden Age engraver and printmaker.

As the Dutch Empire expanded its global influence, the Neyens surname found its way into the historical records of other countries. In the late 18th century, a Dutch settler named Hendrik Neyens (1751-1823) is recorded as one of the early pioneers in the Cape Colony, now part of South Africa. His descendants played a role in the development of the region's agricultural and commercial sectors.

Another prominent figure bearing the Neyens surname was Theodorus Neyens (1815-1892), a Dutch Catholic priest and missionary who spent several decades working in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia). He is remembered for his efforts in promoting education and religious instruction among the local population.

In the 20th century, the Neyens name gained recognition through the accomplishments of individuals such as Johan Neyens (1912-1989), a Belgian painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works, and Luc Neyens (born 1942), a Belgian politician and member of the European Parliament.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neyens

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

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

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