Explore the Family Name Newlander
The meaning of Newlander
Americanized form (translation into English) of Swedish Nylander.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newlander in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newlander has had a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked at 82,691 in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to 83,834, marking a decline of 1.38%. However, the count of individuals with the Newlander surname did increase from 212 to 224 during this period, indicating a growth of 5.66%, even though the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #83,834 | -1.38% |
| Count | 212 | 224 | 5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newlander
The census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of those bearing the Newlander surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Newlanders identified as White, with 94.81% and 94.64% respectively. There was a marginal decrease of 0.18% in this category over the decade. Interestingly, in 2000, there were 2.36% who identified with two or more races, however, by 2010 this figure had decreased to 0%. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 94.64% | -0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |