Explore the Family Name Newcom
The meaning of Newcom
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Neukomm (see Neukam). 2. Possibly an altered form of English Newcomb.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newcom in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newcom's popularity has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,876th in terms of prevalence and by 2010, it had slipped to the 36,900th position, marking an 8.93% decrease. The count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 634 in 2000 to 605 in 2010, which is a dip of 4.57%. Similarly, there was a decline in the proportion per 100k people, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, a decrease of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #36,900 | -8.93% |
| Count | 634 | 605 | -4.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newcom
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Newcom, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no significant changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of bearers of the surname identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 97.79% in 2000 to 96.53% in 2010. There was a modest increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. A similar growth was observed in those claiming two or more ethnicities, from 0.79% to 1.16%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.53% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 1.32% | 67.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 1.16% | 46.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |