Explore the Family Name Newborn
The meaning of Newborn
1. English: variant of Newburn. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Neugebo(h)ren, Neugeborn (a nickname meaning ‘newborn’).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newborn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Newborn" has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 14,646 in terms of prevalence and fell to a ranking of 16,560 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 13.07%. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased by approximately 7% over this decade, with a corresponding drop in the proportion of individuals named Newborn per 100,000 people by 14.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,646 | #16,560 | -13.07% |
| Count | 1,862 | 1,733 | -6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.59 | -14.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newborn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. A small percentage of the Newborn population identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where none had done so in 2000. The proportion identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase of 9.31%, while those identifying as White saw a modest decrease of 8.59%. The Hispanic segment of the Newborn population experienced significant growth, with an increase of 58.33%. Lastly, those identifying as Black saw a modest increase of 5.74% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 43.93% | 46.45% | 5.74% |
| White | 50.75% | 46.39% | -8.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.23% | 58.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 3.17% | 9.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |