2000
#28,326
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 794
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.29
Rare Last name
Neuwirth
A German surname derived from the words "neu" (new) and "wirth" (host or landlord).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,116 Americans carry the last name Neuwirth. That puts it at #26,423 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.33 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 307,128 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Neuwirth 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
1.1K
1 in 307,128
Census rank
#26,423
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
973
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 973 bearers of the surname Neuwirth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.33 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 26423rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Neuwirth, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Neuwirth
Among Census respondents with the surname Neuwirth, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Neuwirth 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 Neuwirth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 917
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 28
- Two or more races2.2% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Neuwirth
Neuwirth 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
#26,598
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 916
+122 bearers (+15.4%)
Per 100,000 0.31
Rank movement Up 1,728 places
2020
#26,423
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 973
+57 bearers (+6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.33
Rank movement Up 175 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,326 | 794 | 0.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #26,598 | 916 | 0.31 | +122 bearers (+15.4%) | Up 1,728 places |
| 2020 | #26,423 | 973 | 0.33 | +57 bearers (+6.2%) | Up 175 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 Neuwirth 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 | #26,598 | #26,423 | 0.7% |
| Count | 916 | 973 | 6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.31 | 0.33 | 5.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Neuwirth bearers went from 916 to 973 (+6.2% change). The surname moved up 175 positions in the national ranking, going from #26,598 to #26,423.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Neuwirth
FAQ
Neuwirth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Neuwirth?
Name Census estimates that about 1,116 living Americans carry the surname Neuwirth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 307,128 residents.
How common is Neuwirth?
Neuwirth ranks #26,423 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.33 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 973 people with the surname Neuwirth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.33 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.33 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 Neuwirth.
Has Neuwirth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Neuwirth went from 916 recorded bearers to 973. That is an increase of 57 (+6.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #26,598 to #26,423.
What does the Census say about the background of Neuwirth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Neuwirth, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Neuwirth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (917 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Neuwirth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Neuwirth (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 Neuwirth mean?
A German surname derived from the words "neu" (new) and "wirth" (host or landlord). 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 Neuwirth (0.33 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 have the surname Neuwirth?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.