2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Neumer
A surname derived from the German word "neuner," meaning "newcomer" or "new settler."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 108 Americans carry the last name Neumer. That puts it at #156,608 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,173,651 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Neumer 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
108
1 in 3,173,651
Census rank
#156,608
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
94
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 94 bearers of the surname Neumer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156608th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Neumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Neumer
The surname Neumer is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Neu-" meaning "new," and the suffix "-mer," which was commonly added to occupational names. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a builder or in a profession related to construction.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Neumer can be found in historical records from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany. In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Hans Neumer was documented as a respected craftsman and builder in the town of Augsburg, Bavaria.
During the 16th century, the name Neumer gained prominence in the city of Leipzig, Saxony, where it was often associated with influential families involved in trade and commerce. One notable individual from this period was Johann Neumer (1492-1562), a successful merchant and member of the city council.
In the 17th century, the Neumer family expanded its reach, with members settling in various parts of Germany and neighboring regions. One of the most influential figures during this time was Friedrich Neumer (1628-1701), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Jena.
As the centuries progressed, the surname Neumer continued to be found throughout Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as Neumer, Neumeier, and Neumann. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Ernst Neumer (1819-1888), a German historian and writer who authored several books on the history of the Reformation.
Other notable individuals with the surname Neumer include:
1. Joachim Neumer (1609-1680), a German composer and organist during the Baroque period.
2. Hildegard Neumer (1898-1984), a German actress and film producer active in the early 20th century.
3. Hans Neumer (1554-1621), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
4. Karl Neumer (1857-1917), a German architect and urban planner responsible for the design of several iconic buildings in Berlin.
5. Erich Neumer (1905-1976), a German lawyer and political activist who played a role in the resistance movement against the Nazi regime during World War II.
While the surname Neumer has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a rich history and legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Neumer
Among Census respondents with the surname Neumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Neumer 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 Neumer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.4% · 85
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 6
- Two or more races3.2% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Neumer
Neumer 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,996 places
2020
#156,608
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 94
-8 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,824 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,996 places |
| 2020 | #156,608 | 94 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.8%) | Up 1,824 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 Neumer 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 | #158,432 | #156,608 | 1.2% |
| Count | 102 | 94 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 4.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Neumer bearers went from 102 to 94 (-7.8% change). The surname moved up 1,824 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #156,608.
FAQ
Neumer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Neumer?
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the surname Neumer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,173,651 residents.
How common is Neumer?
Neumer ranks #156,608 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 94 people with the surname Neumer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (108), 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 Neumer.
Has Neumer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Neumer went from 102 recorded bearers to 94. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #156,608.
What does the Census say about the background of Neumer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Neumer, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Neumer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.4% (85 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Neumer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.4%), Hispanic (6.4%), Two or More Races (3.2%). 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 Neumer (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 Neumer mean?
A surname derived from the German word "neuner," meaning "newcomer" or "new settler." 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 Neumer (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 Americans have the surname Neumer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.