Explore the Family Name Neuburg
The meaning of Neuburg
German: habitational name from any of numerous places in Swabia, Bavaria, the Upper Palatinate, and Austria called Neuburg (‘new town’). Compare Newburg.
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How common is the last name Neuburg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neuburg saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 118,236 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 124,548 – a drop of roughly 5.34 percent. However, despite this decrease in overall ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Neuburg name increased slightly from 136 in 2000 to 138 in 2010, representing a modest rise of approximately 1.47 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #124,548 | -5.34% |
| Count | 136 | 138 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuburg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Neuburg surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 94.12 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 94.93 percent by 2010. The next largest ethnicity associated with the surname Neuburg was Hispanic, making up 5.88 percent in 2000 and decreasing to 5.07 percent in 2010. No significant presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native was reported among individuals with the Neuburg surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.12% | 94.93% | 0.86% |
| Hispanic | 5.88% | 5.07% | -13.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |