Explore the Family Name Newbern
The meaning of Newbern
Possibly an altered form of Newburn, Newborn, or German Neuborn (see Newborn).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newbern in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newbern saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,502 in popularity and slightly fell to 16,641 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.84%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 1,603 in 2000 to 1,722 in 2010, which is a growth of 7.42%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k decreased by 1.69%, indicating that while the absolute count has increased, its popularity relative to other surnames has slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,502 | #16,641 | -0.84% |
| Count | 1,603 | 1,722 | 7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.58 | -1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newbern
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Newbern, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (66.19%) and Black (31.75%), with negligible percentages identifying as Hispanic (0.31%) and individuals of two or more races (1.37%). By 2010, there were minor decreases for both White (-2.36%) and Black (-2.14%) populations. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic witnessed a significant increase by 406.45%, moving up to 1.57%. The category of two or more races also saw an increase of 52.55%, standing at 2.09% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.19% | 64.63% | -2.36% |
| Black | 31.75% | 31.07% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 2.09% | 52.55% |
| Hispanic | 0.31% | 1.57% | 406.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |