Explore the Family Name Newberg
The meaning of Newberg
Americanized form of Jewish Neuberg (see Neuberger).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newberg has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Newberg ranked 14,084 in popularity with 1,961 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had slipped to 14,656 in rank with a modest increase in count to 2,030. This equates to a 4.06% drop in rank, but a 3.52% increase in count, thereby indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname Newberg increased, its overall popularity compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,084 | #14,656 | -4.06% |
| Count | 1,961 | 2,030 | 3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.69 | -5.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newberg
The ethnicity associated with the surname Newberg also saw some changes over this decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The predominant ethnic identity remained White, despite a 2.69% decrease from 96.33% in 2000 to 93.74% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as having two or more races, leaping from 0.71% to 2.22%, a 212.68% change. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic components also increased by 31.71% and 45.10% respectively, albeit from smaller bases. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 10.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 93.74% | -2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 2.22% | 212.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.22% | 45.1% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0.69% | 91.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.59% | -10.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.54% | 31.71% |