Explore the Family Name Newsum
The meaning of Newsum
English (Yorkshire): variant of Newsome.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newsum in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Newsum" has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the name was 63,450 with a count of 294, which equates to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 74,826 and the count to 258 (a decrease of 12.24%), making the proportion 0.09 per 100,000 people, showcasing a decrease in popularity of 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #74,826 | -17.93% |
| Count | 294 | 258 | -12.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newsum
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the largest proportion of individuals with the surname "Newsum" identified as White, at 69.39% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 68.22% in 2010. The second largest group identified as Black, which increased from 21.77% in 2000 to 25.19% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 4.08% to 5.04%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.38% in 2000. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.39% | 68.22% | -1.69% |
| Black | 21.77% | 25.19% | 15.71% |
| Two or More Races | 4.08% | 5.04% | 23.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |