Explore the Family Name Neiswanger
The meaning of Neiswanger
Americanized form of German Neuschwanger or of its original Swiss German form Neuenschwander. History: This is one of the variants of the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, most commonly spelled Neuenschwander. Jacob Neiswanger, his wife, and Ann Neiswanger were members of the Codorus, PA, congregation in 1770.
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How common is the last name Neiswanger in the United States?
The surname Neiswanger experienced a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 82,344th in popularity in the year 2000, it fell to the 89,403rd spot by 2010, marking an 8.57% drop. Similarly, the number of people with the surname also decreased slightly, from 213 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, a change of -2.82%. The proportion of individuals named Neiswanger per 100k citizens also saw a drop of 12.5%, falling from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #89,403 | -8.57% |
| Count | 213 | 207 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neiswanger
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in 2000, nearly all (96.24%) of the individuals bearing the Neiswanger name identified as White. This figure rose slightly to 98.07% by 2010. In 2000, 2.35% reported having two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. Notably, no individuals with the surname Neiswanger identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 98.07% | 1.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |