Explore the Family Name Newson
The meaning of Newson
English (Suffolk): variant of Newsome.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Newson in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Newson has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 7159 and had a count of 4299. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 7128 with an increase in count to 4693, marking a 9.16% growth. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 1.59.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,159 | #7,128 | 0.43% |
| Count | 4,299 | 4,693 | 9.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.59 | 1.59 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Newson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Newson surname identify as Black, with this demographic experiencing a slight increase from 70.16% in 2000 to 71.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White saw a decrease from 25.22% to 21.93%. The number of Newsons who are Hispanic was recorded as 2.47% in 2010, up from 1.56% a decade earlier, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native saw minor changes. Interestingly, the data shows an increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 2.51% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.16% | 71.85% | 2.41% |
| White | 25.22% | 21.93% | -13.05% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 3.22% | 28.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.47% | 58.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.28% | 7.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.26% | -13.33% |