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

Neyland, 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 Neyland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neyland in America

Neyland is the 26243rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neyland surname appeared 931 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 Neyland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neyland 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 Neyland

The surname Neyland is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Devon. It is derived from the Old English words "ney" meaning "near" and "land" referring to a piece of land or territory. This suggests that the name was given to someone who lived near a particular area or landmark.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neyland can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086. This historical record documented a landowner named Reinald de Neilande, whose name likely evolved into the modern spelling of Neyland over time.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name such as Naylond, Neilande, and Neylaunde were commonly used in various regions of England. These variations often reflected the local dialects and pronunciations of the time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named William Neyland (c. 1510-1568) was a prominent merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in London. His success in trade and business contributed to the widespread recognition of the Neyland surname.

Another historical figure bearing the name was Sir John Neyland (1594-1672), a military officer who served during the English Civil War. He was knighted for his loyalty to King Charles I and played a significant role in the conflict.

During the 17th century, the Neyland family established themselves in the county of Somerset, where they owned land and properties. One member of this family, Thomas Neyland (1642-1721), was a successful landowner and influential figure in the local community.

In the 18th century, the name Neyland was associated with the village of Neyland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This place name likely derived from the Old English words "ney" and "land," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical origins.

Another notable individual with the surname Neyland was John Neyland (1805-1890), a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the county of Yorkshire during the Victorian era.

As the centuries progressed, the Neyland surname continued to spread across various regions of England and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, including agriculture, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neyland

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

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

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