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

Newnum, 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 Newnum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newnum in America

Newnum is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newnum surname appeared 364 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 Newnum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newnum 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 Newnum

The surname NEWNUM is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "neowe" meaning "new" and "num" meaning "man" or "person." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to a newcomer or recent arrival in a particular area or community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NEWNUM can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Newemannus" in the county of Norfolk. This entry provides evidence of the name's existence during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name NEWNUM appeared in various medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where it was spelled "Neumannus" and "Neweman." The different spellings reflect the evolving nature of surnames during that time period.

During the 14th century, the NEWNUM surname was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was John NEWNUM, a landowner and merchant from Lincolnshire, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1387.

In the 15th century, the NEWNUM surname was linked to a prominent family from Kent. Sir Robert NEWNUM (c. 1420-1489) was a notable member of this family, serving as a member of the English Parliament and holding various positions of authority in the county.

The 16th century saw the rise of another prominent NEWNUM figure, William NEWNUM (c. 1510-1568), who was a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London. He played a significant role in the expansion of trade and commerce during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the NEWNUM surname was found in various parts of England, including the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Yorkshire. One notable individual from this period was Edward NEWNUM (1629-1692), a clergyman and author who wrote extensively on theological matters.

Moving into the 18th century, the NEWNUM surname gained further prominence with the achievements of Sir Isaac NEWNUM (1722-1801), a renowned scientist and inventor. He made significant contributions to the fields of physics and mathematics, and is best known for his work on the laws of motion and universal gravitation.

Throughout the 19th century, the NEWNUM surname continued to be widely distributed across various regions of England, with concentrations in areas such as London, Yorkshire, and Lancashire. Notable individuals from this period include Charles NEWNUM (1819-1892), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the textile industry in Lancashire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newnum

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

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

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