Explore the Family Name Newport
The meaning of Newport
English: habitational name from one or more of the many places with this name in Buckinghamshire, Cornwall, Devon, Essex, Gloucestershire, Isle of Wight, Monmouthshire, Shropshire, Somerset, or the East Yorkshire. The placenames derive from Middle English neue ‘new’ + port ‘port, harbour’, also ‘market town’ (Old English nīwe, port). History: The earliest known bearer of this name in North America was Christopher Newport (died 1617), an English mariner who served with Sir Francis Drake’s Cádiz expedition of 1587. In 1592 he commanded a successful privateering expedition to the West Indies, taking 19 Spanish vessels. He married three times and had two daughters and two sons, one of whom, John, lived to acquire land in VA.
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How common is the last name Newport in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Newport has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 7274th most common and increased to the 7816th position by 2010, marking a 7.45% drop in rank. However, the actual count of individuals having this surname rose slightly from 4225 in 2000 to 4235 in 2010, which is a marginal increase of 0.24%. This resulted in a small decrease in the proportion per 100k people, from 1.57 to 1.44, reflecting an 8.28% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,274 | #7,816 | -7.45% |
| Count | 4,225 | 4,235 | 0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.57 | 1.44 | -8.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newport
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows variations in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Newport between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.18% to 91.71%, a change of -1.58%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase from 1.37% to 2.03%, growing by 48.18%. Noteworthy increases were also seen among Asian/Pacific Islander and those acknowledging two or more races, which went up by 33.33% and 32.31% respectively. The Black community experienced a minimal rise of 1.43%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a 20.51% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 91.71% | -1.58% |
| Black | 2.79% | 2.83% | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.03% | 48.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.72% | 32.31% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.94% | 20.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.76% | 33.33% |
Newport ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Newport is British & Irish, which comprises 57.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.2%) and Eastern European (4.7%). Additional ancestries include Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, Greek & Balkan, Italian, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.2% |
| French & German | 22.2% |
| Eastern European | 4.7% |
| Other | 15.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Newport
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Newport have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 86.40% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.40% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 86.40% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.40% |
What Newport haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Newport is R-L20, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L20 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-Z58 and R-CTS4314.3, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Waldron, Whitlock, Britton, Hearn, Love, Hales, Shook, Manley, Keene, Winner.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Newport surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Newport have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Newport" Surname 36.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Newport" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Newport" Surname 23.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Newport" Surname 23.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Newport?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Newport are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition