Explore the Family Name Neuharth
The meaning of Neuharth
Americanized form of German Neuhart. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Helmuth, Reinhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neuharth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neuharth saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 38,079th most popular name in the United States with 547 individuals bearing this last name. By 2010, the surname had climbed slightly in rank to 37,735 with an increase in count to 589 individuals, marking a 7.68% change. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #37,735 | 0.9% |
| Count | 547 | 589 | 7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuharth
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Neuharth identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 97.44% to 96.26%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Two or more races, rising from 0.91% in 2000 to 1.70% in 2010, which is an increase of 86.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 96.26% | -1.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.7% | 86.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |