Find out how popular the last name Neubecker is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Neubecker.

Neubecker, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Neubecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neubecker in America

Neubecker is the 40909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neubecker surname appeared 533 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Neubecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neubecker to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Neubecker

The surname Neubecker has its origins in Germany, first appearing in records from the 14th century. It is derived from the German words "neu" meaning "new" and "becker" meaning "baker", indicating that the original bearer was likely a baker who had recently taken up the profession or moved to a new location.

The earliest known record of the name Neubecker dates back to 1368 in the town of Augsburg, where a man named Hans Neubecker was listed as a resident. This suggests that the name may have originated in the southern regions of Germany.

In the 15th century, the name began to spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing individuals named Neubecker in cities like Leipzig and Nuremberg. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Johann Neubecker, a respected baker and guild member in Nuremberg, who lived from 1420 to 1492.

As the name continued to evolve, various spelling variations emerged, such as Neubäcker, Neubecker, and Neubäker. These variations likely reflected regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

In the 16th century, the Neubecker family gained prominence in the city of Cologne, where a wealthy merchant named Peter Neubecker (1530-1602) was a prominent figure in the local trade community.

Over the centuries, the Neubecker name spread beyond Germany, with individuals bearing the name found in neighboring countries like Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. One notable figure was the Austrian painter and engraver Johann Neubecker (1667-1738), who was known for his religious artwork.

Other notable individuals with the surname Neubecker include:

1. Friedrich Neubecker (1798-1871), a German philosopher and writer.
2. Anselm Neubecker (1834-1914), a German botanist and writer on gardening.
3. Theodor Neubecker (1890-1945), a German writer and journalist.
4. Otto Neubecker (1909-1992), a German painter and graphic artist.
5. Carsten Neubecker (born 1963), a German journalist and author.

While the name Neubecker has its roots in the baking profession, over time it has become a widespread surname across German-speaking regions and beyond, reflecting the diverse histories and contributions of those who have borne this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neubecker

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Neubecker.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Neubecker was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Neubecker has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Neubecker was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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