Explore the Family Name Newbill
The meaning of Newbill
Probably an Americanized form of German Nübel, a habitational name from any of several places in Schleswig-Holstein named Nübel, or possibly of Niebel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newbill in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname "Newbill" popularity, it has been observed that the rank of this surname fell from 15,731 in 2000 to 16,624 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.68 percent. However, there were more individuals with the Newbill surname in 2010 (1,725) compared to 2000 (1,704), showing a growth of 1.23 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by around 7.94 percent during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,731 | #16,624 | -5.68% |
| Count | 1,704 | 1,725 | 1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.63 | 0.58 | -7.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newbill
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Newbill, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. A significant increase was noted within the Hispanic community, which saw a change of 57.06 percent. The category of two or more races also experienced growth, with a rise of 42.80 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 7.98 percent. The representation of Black individuals witnessed a modest increase of 2.88 percent. Meanwhile, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups only started being represented in 2010, with percentages of 1.28 and 0.35 respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.63% | 51.19% | -7.98% |
| Black | 39.61% | 40.75% | 2.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 3.77% | 42.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 2.67% | 57.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |