Explore the Family Name Neumeister
The meaning of Neumeister
German: distinguishing name for a master craftsman who had newly settled in a particular community, from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + meister ‘master’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neumeister in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Neumeister has experienced a relative increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 28,648 in 2000 to 28,525 in 2010, reflecting a change of 0.43%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 783 in 2000 to 836 in 2010, indicating a 6.77% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased slightly by 3.45%, moving from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,648 | #28,525 | 0.43% |
| Count | 783 | 836 | 6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neumeister
In terms of the ethnic identity associated with the Neumeister surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 96.93% in 2000 to 94.98% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.44% in 2010, a change of 61.80%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black increased by 30.47% and 31.25% respectively, while no change was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 94.98% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 1.67% | 30.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.44% | 61.8% |
| Black | 0.64% | 0.84% | 31.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |