Explore the Family Name Newburn
The meaning of Newburn
English: habitational name from Newburn in Northumberland or Newbourn in Suffolk. Early forms of the former suggest variation between Old English burna ‘spring, stream’ and burg ‘fortified place’, though burg is perhaps more likely to be behind the original placename, as it seems more appropriate with the first element, Old English nīwe ‘new’. However, Newbourne in Suffolk does derive from Old English nīwe ‘new’ + burna ‘spring, stream’ with influence from the cognate Old Norse brunnr, perhaps denoting a stream that had changed its course.
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How common is the last name Newburn in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newburn saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,174th in terms of overall popularity but by 2010, it had climbed to 18,423rd -- an increase of about 3.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 1,310 to 1,503 -- a growth rate of approximately 14.73%. Proportionally, the prevalence of the Newburn surname per 100,000 people increased slightly from 0.49 to 0.51 during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,174 | #18,423 | 3.92% |
| Count | 1,310 | 1,503 | 14.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.51 | 4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newburn
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides fascinating insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Newburn. While in 2000, there were no recorded instances of the Newburn surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or those of two or more races, by 2010, these groups made up 0.40% and 2.86% of Newburns respectively. Despite a minor decrease in the proportion of White individuals with the surname, from 79.08% in 2000 to 74.72% in 2010, they remained the majority. The percentage of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native Newburns saw modest increases at 12.13% and 7.07% respectively. However, the proportion of Hispanic Newburns dropped slightly from 1.30% to 1.26% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.08% | 74.72% | -5.51% |
| Black | 17.56% | 19.69% | 12.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.86% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.26% | -3.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 1.06% | 7.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |