Explore the Family Name Newnum
The meaning of Newnum
English (London and Essex): variant of Newnam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newnum in the United States?
From the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Newnum increased slightly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,526 in terms of popularity and rose to a rank of 56,195 by 2010, showing a marginal increase of 0.59%. The number of people carrying the surname also increased over the decade, with a count of 338 in 2000 jumping to 364 in 2010, indicating a growth of 7.69%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease of -7.69%, dropping from 0.13 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #56,195 | 0.59% |
| Count | 338 | 364 | 7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newnum
In terms of ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of the Newnum surname holders identified as White, comprising 97.04% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.23% in 2010. There was no data recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.48% in 2000 to 2.75% in 2010, showing a significant change of 85.81%. Meanwhile, there were no Hispanic identifiers recorded in 2000, but by 2010, they made up 1.65% of the Newnum surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 94.23% | -2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 2.75% | 85.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |