Explore the Family Name Neugent
The meaning of Neugent
English: variant of Nugent.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neugent in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neugent has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 37,591st in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 38,691st, marking a -2.93% change. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname saw a slight increase from 557 in 2000 to 571 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased from 0.21 to 0.19, a -9.52% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #38,691 | -2.93% |
| Count | 557 | 571 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neugent
In regard to ethnic identity, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic holding the Neugent surname in either 2000 or 2010. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the surname identify as white, although this percentage has decreased from 87.79% in 2000 to 81.96% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Black and carrying the Neugent surname increased from 8.80% to 12.08%. There was also a small increase in the percentage of people who identify with two or more races, going up from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.23% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.79% | 81.96% | -6.64% |
| Black | 8.8% | 12.08% | 37.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 3.33% | 69.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |