Explore the Family Name Neuburger
The meaning of Neuburger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Swabia, Bavaria, the Upper Palatinate, and Austria called Neuburg (‘new town’). Compare Newburger. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Elke, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Neuburger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neuburger has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neuburger ranked 46,758 in popularity and rose to 45,653 by 2010, representing a 2.36% increase. The count of individuals with this last name also grew from 428 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, a 9.35% change. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.16 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #45,653 | 2.36% |
| Count | 428 | 468 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuburger
Looking at the same Decennial U.S. Census data for ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Neuburger identified as White, with 95.56% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.51% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a decrease of approximately 23.57%, moving from 2.80% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Neuburgers identifying with two or more races in 2010, something that hadn't been recorded in 2000. There were no changes or recordings for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 95.51% | -0.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 2.14% | -23.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |