Explore the Family Name Newlan
The meaning of Newlan
Americanized form of Scandinavian Nyland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newlan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newlan has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,732 which slightly dipped to a rank of 56,836 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 2%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname modestly increased from 344 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 4.36%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people slightly decreased by 7.69% from 0.13 to 0.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #56,836 | -1.98% |
| Count | 344 | 359 | 4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newlan
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes within the community of individuals bearing the Newlan surname. The majority identified as White, although the percentage dropped from 93.31% in 2000 to 91.36% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising by 78.33% from 2.03% to 3.62%. Individuals identifying as having two or more races also experienced a notable increase, going up by 43.35% from 2.33% to 3.34%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those who identified as Black was at 1.45% in 2000 but was reported as 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 91.36% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.62% | 78.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 3.34% | 43.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |