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

Neyer, 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 Neyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neyer in America

Neyer is the 36204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neyer surname appeared 619 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 Neyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neyer 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 Neyer

The surname Neyer originated in Germany, with its earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is derived from the German word "neuer," meaning "new," which suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had recently arrived in a particular area or was considered a newcomer.

One of the earliest mentions of the Neyer name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, Germany. In this text, dated 1367, a man named Henricus Neyer is listed as a witness to a legal transaction.

During the Middle Ages, the Neyer family was primarily concentrated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Records from the 15th and 16th centuries show variations in the spelling of the name, such as Neier, Neyer, and Neier.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the Neyer name was Johann Neyer (1605-1672), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on Lutheranism and Christian doctrine. He served as a pastor in Nuremberg and was known for his scholarly contributions to Protestant theology.

Another notable individual was Franz Neyer (1798-1876), an Austrian painter and lithographer who was born in Vienna. His works, particularly his landscape paintings, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and can be found in various museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Neyer surname spread beyond Germany as families immigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such example is Wilhelm Neyer (1842-1924), a German-American businessman who founded the Neyer Vinegar Works in Cincinnati, Ohio, which became a successful manufacturing company.

The name Neyer also has a connection to the world of academia. Hans Neyer (1911-1997) was a respected Austrian mathematician and statistician who made significant contributions to the field of probability theory. He held prominent positions at universities in Austria and the United States.

Throughout its history, the Neyer surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from theology and art to business and academia. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread worldwide, reflecting the migration patterns of families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neyer

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

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

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