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

Neukam, 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 Neukam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neukam in America

Neukam is the 38332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neukam surname appeared 578 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 Neukam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neukam 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 Neukam

The surname NEUKAM has its origins in Germany, likely emerging during the medieval period between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old German words "neuve" meaning "new" and "kam" meaning "comb," possibly referring to an occupation or trade involving the making of combs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NEUKAM surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was present in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hans NEUKAM was recorded as a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Nuremberg. His influence and wealth were significant, and he played a role in the city's economic development during that era.

During the 16th century, a scholar and theologian named Johannes NEUKAM lived in the German city of Wittenberg. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and is said to have contributed to the Protestant Reformation through his writings and teachings.

In the 17th century, a soldier named Friedrich NEUKAM fought in the Thirty Years' War, serving under the command of the renowned Swedish king, Gustavus Adolphus. His bravery and service were documented in military records from that period.

Another notable figure was Katharina NEUKAM, a renowned artist and painter from the 18th century, whose works are still preserved in several German museums and galleries. Her landscapes and portraits were highly regarded during her lifetime.

As the NEUKAM surname spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as NEUKAMP, NEUKAMM, and NEUKAMMER, reflecting regional linguistic differences and phonetic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neukam

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

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 Neukam 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 Neukam 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 Neukam was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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