Explore the Family Name Neumiller
The meaning of Neumiller
Americanized form of German Neumüller, a nickname for a newly arrived miller, from Middle High German niuwe ‘new’ + mülnære ‘miller’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Neumiller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neumiller experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,288th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 37,591st. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 604 in 2000 to 592 in 2010, a reduction of roughly 2%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Neumiller per 100,000 also fell by about 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #37,591 | -6.53% |
| Count | 604 | 592 | -1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neumiller
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Neumiller surname identify as White, with this group seeing a small increase from 93.38% in 2000 to 94.26% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity was Hispanic, although this saw a decrease from 2.81% to 2.20% over the decade. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 1.16% to 1.35%. However, those who identified with two or more races decreased from 1.82% to 1.35%. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with the Neumiller surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.38% | 94.26% | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 2.2% | -21.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 1.35% | 16.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.35% | -25.82% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |