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

Newsham, 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 Newsham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newsham in America

Newsham is the 34185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newsham surname appeared 664 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 Newsham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newsham 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 Newsham

The surname Newsham is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "niwe" meaning new and "ham" meaning a homestead or settlement. It likely originated in the late 11th or early 12th century as a locational surname for someone residing in a new town or village.

Records indicate that the surname Newsham was initially concentrated in the northern English counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Northumberland. Some of the earliest documented examples of this surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where individuals with the name Newsham are mentioned.

One notable historical reference to the surname Newsham appears in the Lancashire Inquisitions, a series of court records dating back to the 14th century. These records document legal proceedings involving individuals with the surname Newsham, providing insights into their lives and activities during that period.

The earliest known bearer of the surname Newsham was Roger de Newsham, who was listed in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1246. Another early record mentions John de Newsham, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332.

Over the centuries, the surname Newsham has been associated with various place names and locations. For instance, Newsham Abbey in Lincolnshire was founded in the 12th century, and the village of Newsham in Northumberland dates back to at least the 13th century.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Newsham throughout history. One example is Sir Roger Newsham (1568-1645), an English landowner and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. Another prominent figure was John Newsham (1597-1645), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Ardfert and Aghadoe in Ireland.

Thomas Newsham (1663-1743) was an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of navigation and celestial mechanics. His works, published in the early 18th century, gained widespread recognition among scholars and navigators of the time.

In the realm of literature, Reverend Robert Newsham (1737-1807) was an English poet and clergyman known for his poetic works, including "Poems on Several Occasions" published in 1790.

Additionally, William Newsham (1820-1890) was a notable English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Victorian era, with his works showcasing the Gothic Revival architectural style.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newsham

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

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

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