Explore the Family Name Newlon
The meaning of Newlon
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newlon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Newlon has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 15,611 in 2000, it fell to 16,555 in 2010, marking a change of -6.05%. However, the actual count of people with the Newlon surname increased slightly from 1,719 to 1,734 during the same period. The proportion of individuals with the Newlon surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -7.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,611 | #16,555 | -6.05% |
| Count | 1,719 | 1,734 | 0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.59 | -7.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newlon
Regarding ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes for individuals with the surname Newlon from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of Newlons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 162.86%, while those identifying as Black increased by 18.32%. In contrast, there were declines among those identifying as Hispanic (-30.13%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (-18.75%), and Two or more races (-14.75%). The number of Newlons identifying as White remained relatively stable with a minimal decrease of -0.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.67% | 92.62% | -0.05% |
| Black | 2.73% | 3.23% | 18.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.39% | 1.67% | -30.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.04% | -14.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.92% | 162.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.52% | -18.75% |