Explore the Family Name Neujahr
The meaning of Neujahr
German: from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + jār ‘year’, a nickname for someone who owed feudal dues at the New Year, or sometimes a name given to someone born on that day. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Neujahr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neujahr saw a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 61,376th in terms of frequency, but by the next decade, it had slipped slightly to 62,531st place, showing a decrease of 1.88%. However, in terms of actual numbers, there was a small increase from 306 people with this surname in 2000 to 320 in 2010, a growth of 4.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #62,531 | -1.88% |
| Count | 306 | 320 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neujahr
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neujahr, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority identify as White. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped slightly from 97.06% in 2000 to 95.31% in 2010, it still represented the largest group. The category "Two or more races" saw a decrease, going from 2.29% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. Interestingly, a new ethnicity emerged in the 2010 data: Hispanic, accounting for 2.5% of the Neujahrs. Other ethnic identities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation in both years, either due to lack of respondents or data suppression (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 95.31% | -1.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 1.88% | -17.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |