Explore the Family Name Neiswonger
The meaning of Neiswonger
Variant of Niswonger, a surname of German (ultimately Swiss German) origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neiswonger in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neiswonger saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 47,210 to 47,791, marking a change of -1.23%. However, despite its drop in ranking, the count of individuals bearing this surname actually rose by 4.73% during the same time period, increasing from 423 to 443. The proportion of this surname per 100k population also fell slightly by -6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #47,791 | -1.23% |
| Count | 423 | 443 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neiswonger
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neiswonger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, with a marginal drop from 96.93% to 96.61%. During the same decade, there was a slight reduction in those identifying as two or more races (from 1.65% to 1.58%). Notably, the Hispanic category, which had no representation in 2000, recorded a 1.58% representation in 2010. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, all remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 96.61% | -0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 1.58% | -4.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |