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

Newville, 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 Newville surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Newville in America

Newville is the 30390th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Newville surname appeared 769 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 Newville.

We can also compare 2010 data for Newville 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 Newville

The surname "NEWVILLE" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in regions where new settlements were established. The name likely derived from the Old English words "niwe" (new) and "feld" or "ville" (field or village), referring to someone who resided in a newly established village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire from 1230, where a certain Richard de Newville is mentioned. This suggests that the surname was already in use by the 13th century, possibly originating even earlier.

In the 14th century, the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279 mentions a John de Niweville, indicating variations in spelling during that era. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 also list a Thomas de Newevillee, further demonstrating the name's presence across different regions of England.

Notably, the Newville surname appears in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early reference underscores the surname's deep roots in English history.

Among notable individuals bearing the Newville surname throughout history, one can mention:

1. Sir John Newville (c. 1350-1412), an English knight who served under King Richard II and participated in the Hundred Years' War.
2. Elizabeth Newville (c. 1520-1585), a prominent landowner and benefactor in the county of Lincolnshire.
3. William Newville (1625-1698), a Puritan minister and influential figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the colonial era.
4. Robert Newville (1774-1836), a British naval officer who distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars and later became an influential parliamentary member.
5. Charlotte Newville (1892-1975), an American writer and activist known for her contributions to the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century.

While the Newville surname originated in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and settlement patterns over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, when it emerged as a descriptor for individuals residing in newly established villages or towns across various regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Newville

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

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

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