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

Neuser, 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 Neuser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neuser in America

Neuser is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neuser surname appeared 446 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 Neuser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neuser 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 Neuser

The surname Neuser is believed to have originated in Germany in the late 15th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "neue," meaning "new," and the suffix "-er," which denotes an occupation or location. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a newcomer or settler in a particular area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neuser can be found in the historical records of the town of Cologne, Germany, where a person named Johann Neuser was mentioned in a document dated 1487. This document likely referred to Johann as a "new" resident or settler in the area.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the Neuser name appeared in various regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, the spelling of the name may have varied slightly, with variations such as Neusser or Neuszer appearing in some historical records.

In the 18th century, the Neuser name gained prominence when a man named Friedrich Neuser (1715-1788) became a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Nuremberg. His son, Wilhelm Neuser (1742-1810), continued the family's business ventures and was known for his philanthropic efforts in the region.

Another notable figure with the Neuser surname was Johann Georg Neuser (1767-1837), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Heidelberg. His writings on ethics and morality were widely influential during his time.

In the 19th century, the Neuser name continued to be found throughout Germany, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Karl Neuser (1832-1901), a German-born architect who settled in New York City and designed several prominent buildings in the city.

Other notable individuals with the Neuser surname include Hans Neuser (1895-1975), a German politician and member of the Nazi Party during World War II, and Ursula Neuser (1919-1986), a German actress and stage performer who appeared in numerous theater productions throughout her career.

While the Neuser name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the late medieval period in Germany, where it was likely associated with newcomers or settlers in particular regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neuser

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

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

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