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

Newgard, 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 Newgard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newgard in America

Newgard is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newgard surname appeared 468 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 Newgard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newgard 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 Newgard

The surname Newgard has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "niwe" meaning new and "geard" meaning an enclosed yard or garden. Thus, the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a newly established or recently enclosed area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1190, where it appears as "Newgard". This suggests that the name was already well-established in this region by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Neugard" and "Newgarde" in records from Essex and Suffolk. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling of the time.

A notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Newgard, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. He is mentioned in the contemporary chronicles of the conflict, demonstrating the name's presence among the English gentry.

During the 16th century, the name Newgard appeared to be particularly concentrated in the counties of Dorset and Wiltshire. This is evidenced by records such as the parish registers of Shaftesbury, which list several Newgard families in the area.

One prominent individual from this period was Thomas Newgard (c.1520-1589), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Salisbury. He was involved in the wool trade and served as a alderman in the city.

In the 17th century, the name Newgard can be found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable bearer was William Newgard (1635-1712), a clergyman who served as the rector of Kettlethorpe in Lincolnshire for over 40 years.

As the name spread across England, it also developed variants such as Newgarden and Newguard, which likely arose from regional pronunciations and spelling variations.

Throughout its history, the surname Newgard has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, clergymen, merchants, and landowners. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the historical records of England, reflecting the country's rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newgard

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

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

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