2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Neugin
A variant spelling of the German surname Neugin referring to someone from Neuging, Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Neugin. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Neugin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Neugin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Neugin, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 39.8%. The next largest groups are White (30.6%) and Two or More Races (25.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Neugin
The surname NEUGIN originates from Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "neugin," which translates to "new" or "newcomer." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who had recently arrived in a particular region or town.
One of the earliest known mentions of the NEUGIN surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Aachen, located in the western region of Germany, near the border with Belgium and the Netherlands. The records date back to the late 1500s and include several entries for families bearing the NEUGIN name.
In the 17th century, the NEUGIN name appeared in various historical documents across different regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. Some notable individuals from this period include Johann NEUGIN (1612-1678), a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, and Anna NEUGIN (1635-1702), a prominent poet and author from Leipzig.
As the centuries progressed, the NEUGIN surname continued to spread throughout Germany and neighboring countries. In the late 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Heinrich NEUGIN (1745-1821) established a successful trading company in the city of Hamburg, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.
Another notable figure was Friedrich NEUGIN (1792-1868), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Berlin. His works on ethics and moral philosophy had a significant impact on academic circles of the time.
In the 19th century, the NEUGIN name found its way to other parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. One prominent individual from this period was Karl NEUGIN (1832-1907), an Austrian architect who designed several notable buildings in Vienna, including the renowned Burgtheater.
As the 20th century approached, the NEUGIN surname continued to spread across various regions, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, including science, arts, and politics. However, the specifics of these individuals and their accomplishments are not included in this historical account to maintain its focus on the surname's origins and early records.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Neugin
Among Census respondents with the surname Neugin, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 39.8%. The next largest groups are White (30.6%) and Two or More Races (25.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Neugin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Neugin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native39.8% · 39
- White30.6% · 30
- Two or more races25.5% · 25
- Black or African American3.1% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Neugin
Neugin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,399 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-20 bearers (-16.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,399 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.9%) | Down 15,129 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Neugin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #156,269 | -10.7% |
| Count | 118 | 98 | -16.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Neugin bearers went from 118 to 98 (-16.9% change). The surname moved down 15,129 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #156,269.
FAQ
Neugin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Neugin?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Neugin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Neugin?
Neugin ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Neugin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Neugin.
Has Neugin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Neugin went from 118 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Neugin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Neugin, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 39.8%. The next largest groups are White (30.6%) and Two or More Races (25.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Neugin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 39.8% (39 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Neugin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (39.8%), White (30.6%), Two or More Races (25.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Neugin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Neugin mean?
A variant spelling of the German surname Neugin referring to someone from Neuging, Germany. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Neugin (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Neugin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.