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

Newkirt, 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 Newkirt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newkirt in America

Newkirt is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newkirt surname appeared 115 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 Newkirt.

The history of the last name Newkirt

The surname NEWKIRT is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "neowe" meaning "new" and "kirc" meaning "church," suggesting a connection to a newly established church or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire in 1284, where a certain Richard de Newkyrke was mentioned. This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

During the 14th century, the name Newkirt appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332, where a William de Newkyrke was listed. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname NEWKIRT throughout history include:

1. Thomas Newkirt (c. 1520 - 1587), a merchant and alderman in the city of York during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. Elizabeth Newkirt (1642 - 1718), a prominent Quaker preacher and author from Lancashire, known for her religious writings and activism.
3. John Newkirt (1721 - 1793), a renowned clockmaker from Yorkshire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the gentry of the time.
4. William Newkirt (1782 - 1864), a British soldier who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Military General Service Medal for his valor.
5. Mary Newkirt (1848 - 1922), a pioneering educationist and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first girls' schools in Lancashire.

The name NEWKIRT has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Newkirk in Cumbria and Newchurch in Lancashire, further reinforcing its historical roots in the region.

While the surname NEWKIRT is not among the most common in England today, its rich history and connections to the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire make it a fascinating example of the country's diverse surname heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newkirt

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

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 Newkirt 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.

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

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