Explore the Family Name Newtown
The meaning of Newtown
1. English (Yorkshire): variant of Newton. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form (translation into English) of French Villeneuve. Some characteristic forenames: French Albon.
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How common is the last name Newtown in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Newtown increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 94,676 but in 2010 it had ascended to a rank of 83,834, marking an 11.45% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 179 in 2000 to 224 in 2010, a notable 25.14% growth. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people grew by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #94,676 | #83,834 | 11.45% |
| Count | 179 | 224 | 25.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newtown
From an ethnic identity perspective, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Newtown identify as White. In 2000, 93.85% identified as White which slightly decreased to 92.41% in 2010. There was also a small percentage identifying as Black, increasing from 5.59% in 2000 to 6.25% in 2010. No significant changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with percentages remaining static over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 92.41% | -1.53% |
| Black | 5.59% | 6.25% | 11.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |