Explore the Family Name Newmeyer
The meaning of Newmeyer
Americanized form of German Neumeyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newmeyer in the United States?
The surname Newmeyer saw a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 43,290th in terms of popularity, but dropped to 48,347th by 2010 — a decline of approximately 11.68%. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased during this period, going from 470 in 2000 to 437 in 2010, translating into a 7.02% decline. The proportion of individuals with the Newmeyer name per 100,000 residents also dropped from 0.17 to 0.15, marking an 11.76% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #48,347 | -11.68% |
| Count | 470 | 437 | -7.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newmeyer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Newmeyer changed noticeably over the same decade, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority (96.17%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 92.45% by 2010. Hispanic representation among Newmeyers increased significantly over the decade, going from 1.49% to 4.35%, demonstrating a nearly 192% change. A small fraction identified as having two or more races, decreasing slightly from 1.70% to 1.60%. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase from 0 to 1.37%, while the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 92.45% | -3.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 4.35% | 191.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.6% | -5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |