2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Newer
A modern, recently created surname possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Newer. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Newer 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Newer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Newer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Newer
The surname "NEWER" is believed to have originated in Germany, with some of the earliest records dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be a variation of the German word "neuer," which means "new" or "modern." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was considered innovative or forward-thinking for their time.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Neuwied, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. In 1592, a man named Hans Newer was listed as a resident of the town. This is one of the earliest known examples of the name in written form.
Over the centuries, the name "NEWER" has undergone various spellings and variations, including "Neuer," "Neuwer," and "Neuer." These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences that shaped the name's evolution.
While there are no known historical figures of great renown with the surname "NEWER," there are several notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One such person was Johann Newer, a German composer and organist who lived from 1633 to 1695. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of baroque music in Germany.
Another notable figure was Friedrich Newer, a German philosopher and writer who was born in 1792. He wrote extensively on topics related to ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of human consciousness. His works contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Newer gained recognition as a prominent civil engineer and architect in Germany. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects, including the Neue Wache in Berlin, which was completed in 1818.
Moving into the 20th century, one can find references to a German sculptor named Ingrid Newer, who was active in the 1960s and 1970s. Her works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Europe, and she was celebrated for her innovative use of materials and techniques.
Finally, in more recent times, there was a German politician named Klaus Newer, who served as a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) from 1990 to 2005. He was a prominent figure in the Christian Democratic Union party and was known for his advocacy on issues related to education and social policy.
While the surname "NEWER" may not be among the most common or recognizable names, its history and evolution reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Germany and the diverse individuals who have carried this name over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Newer
Among Census respondents with the surname Newer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Newer 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 Newer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 101
- Black or African American3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Newer
Newer 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-6 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,835 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-5 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 14,835 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.4%) | Down 4,734 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 Newer 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 | #146,201 | #150,935 | -3.2% |
| Count | 113 | 108 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Newer bearers went from 113 to 108 (-4.4% change). The surname moved down 4,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #150,935.
FAQ
Newer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Newer?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Newer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Newer?
Newer ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Newer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Newer.
Has Newer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Newer went from 113 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Newer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Newer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Black (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Newer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Newer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Black (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Newer (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 Newer mean?
A modern, recently created surname possibly derived from a place name. 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 Newer (0.04 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 are called Newer?
Want to know how many people are called Newer? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.