Explore the Family Name Neuschwanger
The meaning of Neuschwanger
German: altered form of Swiss German Neuenschwander or of its variant Neuschwander. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Neiswanger, Newswanger, Niswanger, and Niswonger. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, apparently a German branch of the family Neuenschwander. In the US it is most commonly spelled Newswanger, a form which first appeared in Lancaster County, PA, in the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Neuschwanger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Neuschwanger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 100,194 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 111,426th spot, representing an 11.21% change. The count of people with this surname also decreased during this period, from 167 individuals in 2000 to 158 in 2010, a 5.39% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Neuschwanger per 100k fell by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #111,426 | -11.21% |
| Count | 167 | 158 | -5.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neuschwanger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the surname Neuschwanger identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decline from 97.01% to 92.41%. Furthermore, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 3.80% of the Neuschwanger population identified as Hispanic. However, there were no changes in the percentages of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 92.41% | -4.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |