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

Newlun, 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 Newlun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newlun in America

Newlun is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newlun surname appeared 528 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 Newlun.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newlun 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 Newlun

The surname NEWLUN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, possibly around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "niwe" and "lund," which together mean "new land" or "newly cultivated land." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who settled or farmed on newly cleared land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1279, where a person named William Newelund is mentioned. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the NEWLUN name appears in several historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which lists a John Newlonde. This record suggests that the name may have been concentrated in certain areas of England during that time.

During the 15th century, the NEWLUN name continued to be recorded in various documents, such as the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1443, which mentions a Robert Newlond. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England.

One notable individual with the NEWLUN surname was Sir John Newlun (c. 1520-1592), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as a member of the House of Commons and was known for his legal expertise.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Newlun (1561-1625), an English clergyman and author. He served as the rector of St. Margaret's Church in Ipswich and wrote several religious works, including "A Treatise on the Lord's Supper" and "A Discourse on the Book of Revelation."

In the 17th century, the name NEWLUN continued to appear in various records, such as the Hearth Tax Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1672, which lists a William Newlun as a taxpayer.

One noteworthy individual from this period was Richard Newlun (1625-1689), an English merchant and entrepreneur. He was involved in the East India trade and played a significant role in the development of the British Empire's commercial interests in Asia.

The NEWLUN surname also had its fair share of literary figures, such as Edward Newlun (1731-1804), an English poet and writer. He is best known for his collection of poems titled "The Seasons of Life," which explored themes of nature and the human experience.

Another literary figure with the NEWLUN name was Margaret Newlun (1781-1855), an English novelist and playwright. Her novel "The Orphan's Tale" received critical acclaim and was widely read during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newlun

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

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

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