Explore the Family Name Neiswender
The meaning of Neiswender
Altered form of German Neuschwender, a variant of Neuschwander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neiswender in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neiswender saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,761st most common name in the US; however, by 2010, it had slipped to the 38,582nd spot, marking a change of -4.95%. The actual count of individuals with this surname remained consistent at 573 over the same period. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Neiswender per 100,000 fell by -9.52%, moving from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #38,582 | -4.95% |
| Count | 573 | 573 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neiswender
The Decennial U.S. Census also sheds light on the ethnic identity associated with the Neiswender surname. The majority of individuals carrying this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.56% to 95.99%. Notably, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic representation within this group, which rose from 1.22% to 2.62%, reflecting a change of 114.75%. Additionally, a small fraction (0.87%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.99% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.62% | 114.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |