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

Newbold, 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 Newbold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newbold in America

Newbold is the 9603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newbold surname appeared 3,384 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 Newbold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newbold 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 Newbold

The surname Newbold is of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'niwe' meaning new and 'bold' meaning a dwelling or house. It was initially used as a topographic name for someone who lived in a newly built house or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Newbold dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as a place name in Derbyshire. The entry mentions a landowner named Godric de Newbold, who held lands in the area.

In the 13th century, the name is found in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mentions a Robert de Newbold from Leicestershire. The name also appears in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire in 1301, referring to a John de Newbold.

During the medieval period, the name was often spelled in different variations, including Newebold, Newbalde, and Newbolt, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and regional dialects.

Notable individuals with the surname Newbold throughout history include Sir Roger Newbold (1553-1629), an English politician and landowner who served as High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1608. Another prominent figure was Thomas Newbold (1760-1823), an English clergyman and author who wrote several works on religious topics.

In the 19th century, John Newbold (1841-1923) was a respected English cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and represented the English national team on several occasions. William Newbold (1819-1886) was a British civil engineer who worked on the construction of railroads in South America.

Sir Henry Newbolt (1862-1938) was a renowned English poet, novelist, and historian who is best known for his patriotic verses, including the famous poem "Vitai Lampada." He was also a prominent figure in the Edwardian literary scene and served as the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1919 to 1922.

While the name Newbold is primarily associated with England, it has also been found in other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the English countryside, where it originated as a name denoting a new settlement or dwelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newbold

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

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

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