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

Newberg, 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 Newberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newberg in America

Newberg is the 14656th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newberg surname appeared 2,030 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Newberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newberg 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 Newberg

The surname "NEWBERG" is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the German words "neue" meaning "new" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a newly established settlement on a hill or mountainous area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the German town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) in the 14th century, where it appeared as "Neuberg" in various municipal records. It's possible that the spelling variation "NEWBERG" emerged as the name spread to other regions or was adopted by individuals who emigrated from Germany.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Neuberg was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Augsburg, Germany. He was known for his successful trading endeavors and played a significant role in the local economy.

During the 17th century, the name "NEWBERG" started appearing in historical records in the United States, likely brought by German immigrants. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Johann Newberg, who arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1680s and was among the first settlers in the area now known as Germantown.

In the 18th century, a man named Friedrich Newberg (1717-1789) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the city of Dresden, Germany. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.

Another notable figure was the German philosopher and theologian Johann Ludwig Newberg (1756-1823), who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy during the Enlightenment era.

Throughout history, the surname "NEWBERG" has been associated with various professions, from artisans and merchants to scholars and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newberg

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

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

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