Explore the Family Name Newbery
The meaning of Newbery
English: variant of Newberry. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Ernesto, Facundo, Ricardo, Santiago, Tomas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newbery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newbery has seen a slight increase in its popularity within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Newbery ranked as the 67,317th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 64,721st position, a change of approximately 3.86%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased by about 12.04% during the same period, with the number growing from 274 people in 2000 to 307 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Newbery surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #64,721 | 3.86% |
| Count | 274 | 307 | 12.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newbery
As for ethnic identity, the census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Newbery surname identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 87.59% in 2000 to 83.06% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 7.66% to 11.4%, marking a considerable 48.83% change. The percentage of Newberys identifying as two or more races also grew, climbing from 2.19% to 2.93%. However, the proportion of Black individuals with this surname fell from 1.82% to 1.63%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero across both years. This information is based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.59% | 83.06% | -5.17% |
| Hispanic | 7.66% | 11.4% | 48.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.93% | 33.79% |
| Black | 1.82% | 1.63% | -10.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |