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

Newbern, 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 Newbern surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newbern in America

Newbern is the 16641st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newbern surname appeared 1,722 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 Newbern.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newbern 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 Newbern

The surname "NEWBERN" has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the place name "Newbern" or "Newburn," referring to areas located near the River Tyne in Northumberland. The name likely combines the Old English words "new" and "burna," meaning a new stream or burn.

Early recordings of the surname can be found in historical documents from the late 13th century. One of the earliest written records is that of Roger de Newburn, mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297. Variations in spellings, such as Newbyrn and Newbyrne, were common during this time due to inconsistent spellings and regional dialects.

The Newbern name appears in several ancient manuscripts, including the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which listed landowners and tenants across England. Additionally, the Pipe Rolls of Northumberland from the late 13th century mention individuals with the Newbern surname, indicating their presence in the region.

Several notable individuals bearing the Newbern surname have been recorded throughout history. One example is John Newbern (1525-1590), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the Elizabethan era. Another is William Newbern (1637-1712), a successful farmer and landowner in Oxfordshire who played a role in local governance.

Other historical figures with the Newbern surname include:

1. Thomas Newbern (1680-1745), a respected Anglican clergyman and author from Somerset.
2. Elizabeth Newbern (1715-1795), a philanthropist and benefactor known for her charitable work in Warwickshire.
3. Samuel Newbern (1790-1867), a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.
4. Margaret Newbern (1825-1902), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Scotland.
5. Henry Newbern (1860-1932), a celebrated artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraiture in the Victorian era.

The Newbern surname has endured through generations, reflecting its deep roots in English history and the notable individuals who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newbern

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

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

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