Explore the Family Name Newgard
The meaning of Newgard
Americanized form of Scandinavian Nygard, Nygaard, or Nygård (see Nygaard) or of German Neugart, a habitational name from any of the places in Mecklenburg and Brandenburg named Neugarten or from Naugard in Pomerania.
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How common is the last name Newgard in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newgard saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,027 among all surnames but fell to the 45,653rd spot by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.69%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname saw a marginal increase from 461 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, growing by 1.52%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #45,653 | -3.69% |
| Count | 461 | 468 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newgard
The ethnic identity associated with the Newgard surname also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority of 95.88% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.80% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also fell from 1.52% to 1.28%. Meanwhile, those who identified as belonging to two or more races saw a substantial increase from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010, a change of 153.29%. The data for 2010 also reveals a small percentage (1.07%) identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category that was not represented in 2000. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained suppressed or unchanged during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.8% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 3.85% | 153.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 1.28% | -15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |