Explore the Family Name Needleman
The meaning of Needleman
Jewish (American): translation into English of Nadelman or Nudelman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Needleman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Needleman has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,352 in popularity with a count of 727 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 34,149 with the count reducing by 8.53% to 665 individuals. This represents a proportion per 100,000 people dropping by 14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,352 | #34,149 | -12.51% |
| Count | 727 | 665 | -8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Needleman
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Needleman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a vast majority of those carrying this last name identified as White, with 95.87% in 2000 and 94.89% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.75% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. There was also a minuscule percentage (0.83%) who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals bearing this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 94.89% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.31% | 20.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |