Explore the Family Name Neuberger
The meaning of Neuberger
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Neuberg or Neuburg (Bavaria, Palatinate, Mecklenburg). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from a derivative of German Neuberg ‘new mountain’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Egon, Eldor, Ernst, Hilde, Lothar, Mathias, Maximilian, Reinhold. Jewish Ari, Shraga, Yaakov, Boruch, Joachim, Meyer, Tsvi, Yosef, Zipporah.
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How common is the last name Neuberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neuberger has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 17426th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had slipped to the 18278th position, signifying a change of -4.89%. However, this didn't significantly affect the number of people carrying this name. The count rose marginally from 1492 in 2000 to 1519 in 2010, a growth of 1.81%. The proportion of the population with the Neuberger surname per 100k also witnessed a dip of -7.27% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,426 | #18,278 | -4.89% |
| Count | 1,492 | 1,519 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.51 | -7.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuberger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals noteworthy shifts for the surname Neuberger between 2000 and 2010. The highest percentage in both years was for the White ethnicity, although there was a decrease from 98.59% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled from 0.34% in 2000 to 0.66% in 2010. Similarly, there was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Two or more races, rising from 0.40% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw growth, moving from 0.54% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.59% | 96.18% | -2.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.54% | 1.51% | 179.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% | 1.32% | 230% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.66% | 94.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |