Explore the Family Name Neuhoff
The meaning of Neuhoff
1. German: distinguishing epithet for the owner or tenant of a new farm or manor, standardized from Middle Low German nie ‘new’ + hof ‘farmstead, manor farm’ or a habitational name from any of several places so named, for example in Saxony and Thuringia. Compare Niehoff. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Neuhof ‘new yard’. Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz, Kurt. Jewish Mayer, Chaim, Chanie.
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How common is the last name Neuhoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Neuhoff has seen minor fluctuations over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 45,482, which slightly decreased to 46,037 in 2010, representing a change of -1.22%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 443 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, marking a positive change of 4.51%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #46,037 | -1.22% |
| Count | 443 | 463 | 4.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuhoff
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neuhoff, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an overwhelmingly White majority. In 2000, 96.39% of people with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.03% in 2010, showing a change of -1.41%. There was a small percentage of individuals who identified as Black, with an increase from 1.35% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, there emerged a new category of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 1.73% of the Neuhoff population. No individuals with the surname Neuhoff identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 95.03% | -1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Black | 1.35% | 1.51% | 11.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |