Explore the Family Name Neuens
The meaning of Neuens
German and Luxembourgish: genitivized form of Neuen, probably a topographic name derived from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’. This surname is also found in the German-speaking part of Wallonia (Belgium). Compare Neyens 2.
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How common is the last name Neuens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neuens experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,577th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 63,373rd spot, marking a decline of 1.27%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 299 to 315, an uptick of 5.35% over the decade. The proportion of people named Neuens per 100,000 remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #63,373 | -1.27% |
| Count | 299 | 315 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuens
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Neuens surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased somewhat from 97.99% to 94.29%. It's also notable that there was a new emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races, accounting for 2.54% of the Neuens population in 2010. No individuals with the Neuens surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 94.29% | -3.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |