2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Newbon
An English surname denoting a newcomer or recent arrival to a place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 111 Americans carry the last name Newbon. That puts it at #156,449 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,087,877 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Newbon 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Newbon with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
111
1 in 3,087,877
Census rank
#156,449
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
97
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 97 bearers of the surname Newbon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156449th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Newbon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 52.6%. The next largest groups are White (38.1%) and Hispanic (6.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Newbon
The surname Newbon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from one of several places in the country, such as Newbottle in Northamptonshire or Newbald in Yorkshire.
The name Newbon is likely derived from the Old English words "niwe" meaning new and "botl" meaning a dwelling or settlement. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have hailed from a newly established village or community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Newbon can be found in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1673, where a John Newbon is listed as a resident of Newbottle. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the 17th century.
In the late 16th century, a William Newbon is mentioned in records from the village of Newbald in Yorkshire, indicating that the name was also present in the northern regions of England during this time.
A notable individual bearing the Newbon surname was Sir John Newbon (1580-1642), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton in Somerset during the reign of King Charles I.
Another historical figure was Richard Newbon (1625-1679), an English clergyman and author who published several religious works in the mid-17th century, including "The Doctrine of the Bible" and "A Practical Discourse on the Lord's Supper."
In the 18th century, a James Newbon (1730-1798) gained recognition as a skilled architect and surveyor in London. He was responsible for the design of several notable buildings, including the Old Jewry in the city's financial district.
During the Victorian era, a prominent figure named Elizabeth Newbon (1820-1892) made her mark as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in London and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.
In the field of literature, the name Newbon is associated with the poet and writer Thomas Newbon (1865-1941), whose works often explored themes of nature and rural life in the English countryside.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Newbon
Among Census respondents with the surname Newbon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 52.6%. The next largest groups are White (38.1%) and Hispanic (6.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Newbon 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 Newbon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American52.6% · 51
- White38.1% · 37
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 6
- Two or more races3.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Newbon
Newbon appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 97
-19 bearers (-16.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,300 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,449 | 97 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-16.4%) | Down 13,300 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 Newbon 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 | #143,149 | #156,449 | -9.3% |
| Count | 116 | 97 | -16.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Newbon bearers went from 116 to 97 (-16.4% change). The surname moved down 13,300 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #156,449.
FAQ
Newbon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Newbon?
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the surname Newbon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,087,877 residents.
How common is Newbon?
Newbon ranks #156,449 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 97 people with the surname Newbon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (111), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Newbon.
Has Newbon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Newbon went from 116 recorded bearers to 97. That is a decrease of 19 (-16.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #156,449.
What does the Census say about the background of Newbon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Newbon, the largest self-reported group is Black at 52.6%. The next largest groups are White (38.1%) and Hispanic (6.2%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Newbon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 52.6% (51 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Newbon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (52.6%), White (38.1%), Hispanic (6.2%). 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 Newbon (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 Newbon mean?
An English surname denoting a newcomer or recent arrival to a place. 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 Newbon (0.03 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 Newbon?
Find out how common the surname Newbon is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.