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

Newland, 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 Newland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newland in America

Newland is the 4735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newland surname appeared 7,491 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Newland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newland 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 Newland

The surname Newland is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the Old English words "niwe" meaning "new" and "land" referring to a newly cultivated or cleared area of land.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Neuuelande" and "Neulande." This suggests that the name was already established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name was predominantly found in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. Some notable examples include Adam de Newlande, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset in 1227, and Walter de Neulande, recorded in the Assize Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1237.

As the name spread across England, various spelling variations emerged, such as Newland, Newlands, Newlande, and Newlend. These variants often reflected the local dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir John Newland (c. 1350-1417), a prominent English merchant and Lord Mayor of London in 1391. He played a significant role in the city's governance and was involved in trade negotiations with the Hanseatic League.

Another notable figure was Thomas Newland (c. 1540-1617), an English Protestant minister and writer, who served as the Dean of Peterborough Cathedral from 1604 until his death.

In the 17th century, the name gained further prominence with Roger Newland (1631-1699), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Tiverton in Devon from 1689 to 1699.

The 18th century saw the birth of Abraham Newland (1730-1807), a renowned English engraver and author of "An Abridgement of the Scholar's Instructor," a popular instructional book on writing and arithmetic.

In the 19th century, John Newland (1837-1898) made his mark as a British engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of early refrigeration systems and the design of the first dry air-cooled condenser.

While these are just a few examples, the Newland surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in English culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newland

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

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

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