Explore the Family Name Neufeldt
The meaning of Neufeldt
German: variant of Neufeld.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neufeldt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neufeldt saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 76,700 and then moved to 80,419 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 4.85%. Despite the dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 233 to 236, showing a 1.29% rise. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of approximately 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #80,419 | -4.85% |
| Count | 233 | 236 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neufeldt
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows variability for the Neufeldt surname. The majority of individuals identified as White, accounting for 90.56% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.41% by 2010. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of people identifying with two or more races, rising significantly from 3.86% to 7.20%. There was a notable drop in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, falling from 3.86% to 2.54%. No change was observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% over both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.56% | 89.41% | -1.27% |
| Two or More Races | 3.86% | 7.2% | 86.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.86% | 2.54% | -34.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |