Explore the Family Name Newsham
The meaning of Newsham
English (Lancashire): variant of Newsome.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newsham in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Newsham ranked 33,169th in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 34,185th in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 3.06%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals with the Newsham last name increased from 650 in 2000 to 664 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.15%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease of 4.17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,169 | #34,185 | -3.06% |
| Count | 650 | 664 | 2.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newsham
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Newsham, it's important to note that these figures are also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the last name Newsham identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 93.08% in 2000 to 90.36% in 2010. The representation of other ethnicities increased during this period. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.54% to 2.41%, and Black representation saw a significant increase from 0.92% to 2.71%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, while no change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 90.36% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 3.23% | 3.31% | 2.48% |
| Black | 0.92% | 2.71% | 194.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 2.41% | 56.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.2% | -2.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |