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

Neuwirth, 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 Neuwirth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neuwirth in America

Neuwirth is the 26598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neuwirth surname appeared 916 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 Neuwirth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neuwirth 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 Neuwirth

The surname Neuwirth has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle High German words "niuwe" meaning "new" and "wirt" meaning "host" or "innkeeper". The name was likely given to someone who was a new innkeeper or tavern owner.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Neuwirt" or "Neuwürth". It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Austria. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to 1524 in the town of Augsburg, where a certain Hans Neuwirth was mentioned in a local registry.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Neuwirth was Johann Georg Neuwirth (1615-1679), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Brandenburg. Another prominent individual was Johann Neuwirth (1718-1783), an Austrian sculptor and woodcarver known for his intricate baroque-style works.

In the 19th century, the name Neuwirth gained prominence with the birth of Franz Neuwirth (1834-1919), an Austrian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Imperial Council of Austria. Another notable figure was Max Neuwirth (1892-1988), an Austrian-American film producer and director who worked in Hollywood during the golden age of cinema.

One of the most famous bearers of the name in recent history was Olga Neuwirth (1968-), an Austrian composer known for her avant-garde and experimental works. Her compositions have been performed by leading orchestras and ensembles worldwide, and she has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Wihuri Sibelius Prize in 2010.

The surname Neuwirth has also been associated with various place names, such as Neuwirtshaus, a village in Austria, and Neuwirtshäuser, a municipality in Germany. These place names likely derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, reflecting the connection to inns or taverns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neuwirth

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

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

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