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UK surname

Neumann

A German and Jewish occupational surname referring to a newcomer or stranger to a settlement or community.

In the 1881 census there were 46 people recorded with the Neumann surname, ranking it #27,188 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 580, ranked #8,938, up from #27,188 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, Callander and Trossachs and Woking.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Neumann is 580 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1160.9%.

1881 census count

46

Ranked #27,188

Modern count

580

2016, ranked #8,938

Peak year

2016

580 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Neumann had 46 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,188 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 580 in 2016, ranked #8,938.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 46 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Neumann surname distribution map

The map shows where the Neumann surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Neumann surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Neumann over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 46 #27,188
1891 historical 21 #32,526
1901 historical 20 #31,803
1911 historical 43 #28,581
1997 modern 338 #12,489
1998 modern 374 #11,963
1999 modern 373 #12,054
2000 modern 390 #11,623
2001 modern 383 #11,580
2002 modern 387 #11,713
2003 modern 400 #11,262
2004 modern 407 #11,135
2005 modern 417 #10,833
2006 modern 448 #10,269
2007 modern 461 #10,153
2008 modern 482 #9,913
2009 modern 501 #9,843
2010 modern 526 #9,684
2011 modern 526 #9,598
2012 modern 551 #9,153
2013 modern 567 #9,093
2014 modern 577 #9,047
2015 modern 569 #9,059
2016 modern 580 #8,938

Geography

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Where Neumanns are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Salford, Callander and Trossachs, Woking and Pembrokeshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Salford 010 Salford
2 Callander and Trossachs Stirling
3 Woking 002 Woking
4 Pembrokeshire 003 Pembrokeshire
5 Salford 011 Salford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Neumann

These lists show first names that appear often with the Neumann surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Neumann

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Neumann, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Neumann surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Neumann household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Neumann is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Neumann is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Neumann falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Neumann is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Neumann, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Neumann

The surname Neumann originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria. It is derived from the German words "neu" meaning "new" and "mann" meaning "man," effectively translating to "new man." The name likely emerged in the Middle Ages, possibly as a descriptive surname for someone who had recently arrived in a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Neumann can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a certain "Nyeman" is mentioned in the year 1286. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "Neumann," "Newmann," and "Nuweman," reflecting regional variations and the evolution of the German language over time.

In the 14th century, the Neumann name was documented in the town records of Nuremberg, where a family bearing this surname was among the respected citizens. In the 16th century, the name was associated with the Protestant Reformation, with notable figures like Caspar Neumann (1648-1715), a German theologian and philosopher who studied at the University of Wittenberg.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Johann Neumann (1456-1529), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. Another notable individual was Franz Neumann (1798-1895), an influential German mineralogist and physicist who formulated the principles of crystallographic symmetry.

The Neumann name has also been associated with various place names, such as Neumannsgrund and Neumansgrün in Saxony, which may have influenced the adoption of the surname in certain regions. Additionally, the name has appeared in various forms, such as Neumann, Neuman, Nauman, and Naumann, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

Other notable individuals bearing the Neumann surname include:

1. John von Neumann (1903-1957), a Hungarian-American mathematician, physicist, and computer scientist, considered one of the pioneers of modern computer architecture and game theory. 2. Alfred Neumann (1900-1949), a German-American film director and screenwriter, known for his work in Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s. 3. Kurt Neumann (1898-1964), a German-American film director and producer, known for his work in science fiction and horror films, including the cult classic "The Fly" (1958). 4. Robert Neumann (1897-1975), an Austrian writer and playwright, known for his novels and plays exploring the themes of exile and displacement in the aftermath of World War II. 5. Balthasar Neumann (1687-1753), a German architect and engineer, renowned for his Baroque and Rococo style, with notable works such as the Würzburg Residence and the Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Neumann families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Neumann surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 22 Neumanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.90x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 22 4.90x
Yorkshire 12 2.70x
Lancashire 5 0.94x
Cheshire 3 3.03x
Surrey 2 0.91x
Bedfordshire 1 4.30x
Stirlingshire 1 6.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 10 Neumanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 41.74x.

Place Total Index
St Marylebone London 10 41.74x
Sheffield 9 63.56x
St George In East 4 131.15x
St Luke London 3 41.67x
Winnington 3 2727.27x
Bolton In Bradford 2 689.66x
Hackney London 2 7.95x
Grangemouth 1 5000.00x
Horton In Bradford 1 14.41x
Kensington London 1 4.01x
Liverpool 1 3.09x
Luton 1 24.88x
Mortlake 1 103.09x
Over Kellet 1 1250.00x
Paddington London 1 6.06x
St George Hanover 1 17.06x
Stretford 1 34.13x
Thornton In Fylde 1 86.21x
Toxteth Park 1 5.55x
Wandsworth 1 23.15x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Neumann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Caroline 2
Maria 2
Anna 1
Annie 1
Anny 1
Celia 1
Dora 1
Edith 1
Elise 1
Esther 1
Fanny 1
Florence 1
Jeanette 1
Louisa 1
Louise 1
Mathilde 1
Mcannil 1
Milicent 1
Rachael 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Neumann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Fredrick 2
Henry 2
Joseph 2
William 2
Alfred 1
Arthur 1
Carl 1
Diedrick 1
Emil 1
Ernest 1
George 1
H. 1
Harris 1
Herbert 1
Julius 1
Leopold 1
Ludwig 1
Marcus 1
Moses 1
Wilhelm 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Neumann households.

FAQ

Neumann surname: questions and answers

How common was the Neumann surname in 1881?

In 1881, 46 people were recorded with the Neumann surname. That placed it at #27,188 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Neumann surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 580 in 2016. That gives Neumann a modern rank of #8,938.

What does the Neumann surname mean?

A German and Jewish occupational surname referring to a newcomer or stranger to a settlement or community.

What does the Neumann map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Neumann bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.