Explore the Family Name Neuner
The meaning of Neuner
South German: nickname for a member of a council made up of nine (literally, a ‘niner’), from Middle High German niun ‘nine’ + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Neuner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Neuner has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,174th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 23,604th spot, marking a 6.45% decline in its rank. The total count of individuals with the surname also marginally decreased by 1.1% during this decade, dropping from 1,087 in 2000 to 1,075 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Neuner per 100,000 U.S. residents fell by 10%, from 0.4 in 2000 to 0.36 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,174 | #23,604 | -6.45% |
| Count | 1,087 | 1,075 | -1.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.36 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuner
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Neuner, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is overwhelmingly identified with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there were modest increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of Neuners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 21.74%, while those identifying with two or more races rose by 34.94%. On the other hand, the proportion of Neuners identifying as Hispanic saw a 10.24% decrease. No Neuners identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 96.74% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.49% | -10.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.12% | 34.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.56% | 21.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |