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

Newago, 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 Newago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newago in America

Newago is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newago surname appeared 109 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 Newago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newago 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 Newago

The surname "NEWAGO" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "neowe" meaning "new" and "agen" meaning "again" or "anew". This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had taken up a new occupation or started a new endeavor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, which lists a Robert Newago as a landowner. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer during the medieval period.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various legal documents and records, such as the Curia Regis Rolls of 1220, which mention a William Newago from Oxfordshire. The Curia Regis Rolls were records of the royal court during the reign of King Henry III.

During the 14th century, the surname began to appear in different variations, including Nuago, Newagoo, and Newagowe. This was likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. One notable individual from this era was John Newago, a merchant from Bristol who was recorded in the Guild Rolls of 1376.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals bearing the Newago surname. One such person was Sir William Newago (1525-1592), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Kent. Another was Thomas Newago (1547-1618), a clergyman and author who wrote a treatise on the theology of predestination.

In the 17th century, the name can be found in various parish records and tax rolls, indicating its continued presence throughout England. One notable individual was Richard Newago (1628-1703), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from London who endowed several charitable foundations.

Other historical figures bearing the Newago surname include Captain John Newago (1735-1812), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War, and Reverend William Newago (1789-1867), a prominent clergyman and abolitionist in Yorkshire.

While the surname "NEWAGO" is relatively uncommon today, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting the diverse tapestry of English surnames and their linguistic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newago

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

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

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