Explore the Family Name Newbury
The meaning of Newbury
English: variant of Newberry.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Newbury has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Newbury ranked as the 13,917th most popular surname, slipping to 14,838th place by 2010 — a decrease of 6.62%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 1,989 in 2000 to 1,997 in 2010, indicating a marginal growth of 0.4%. However, when considered proportionally per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Newbury surname dipped by about 8.11% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,917 | #14,838 | -6.62% |
| Count | 1,989 | 1,997 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newbury
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the Newbury surname between 2000 and 2010. While the vast majority identified as White — 94.72% in 2000 down to 93.19% in 2010 — there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.81% to 3.05%, marking a 68.51% rise. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also increased, although much more modestly at 20% and 6.67% respectively. Those reporting their ethnic identity as being of two or more races remained nearly constant at around 1.9%, while the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by 50%, albeit from a small base of 0.30% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 93.19% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.05% | 68.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.91% | 1.9% | -0.52% |
| Black | 0.75% | 0.8% | 6.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.6% | 20% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.45% | 50% |