Explore the Family Name Newberger
The meaning of Newberger
Altered form of Neuberger, with the first syllable Americanized.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newberger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Newberger experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,060 most common, dropping to 44,193 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 7.63%. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight dip from 501 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.79%. The proportion per 100k population likewise fell by 10.53%, indicating that fewer people carried the Newberger name in 2010 than they did in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,060 | #44,193 | -7.63% |
| Count | 501 | 487 | -2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newberger
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Newberger, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, 97.21% identified as White, slipping slightly to 95.28% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, the census reported 2.05% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The Hispanic representation disappeared completely, going from 1.00% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.28% | -1.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |