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UK surname

Newall

A locational surname referring to someone from a new settlement.

In the 1881 census there were 1,722 people recorded with the Newall surname, ranking it #2,502 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,958, ranked #3,280, down from #2,502 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Davenham and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Knowsley, Holmston and Forehill and Manchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Newall is 2,051 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 13.7%.

1881 census count

1,722

Ranked #2,502

Modern count

1,958

2016, ranked #3,280

Peak year

2010

2,051 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Newall had 1,722 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #2,502 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,958 in 2016, ranked #3,280.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,895 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Newall surname distribution map

The map shows where the Newall surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Newall surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Newall over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 957 #2,901
1861 historical 1,175 #2,407
1881 historical 1,722 #2,502
1891 historical 1,809 #2,538
1901 historical 1,895 #2,790
1911 historical 1,733 #2,832
1997 modern 1,976 #3,085
1998 modern 2,050 #3,097
1999 modern 2,049 #3,123
2000 modern 2,037 #3,119
2001 modern 1,959 #3,162
2002 modern 2,011 #3,160
2003 modern 1,984 #3,136
2004 modern 1,987 #3,134
2005 modern 1,989 #3,101
2006 modern 1,951 #3,162
2007 modern 1,956 #3,183
2008 modern 1,954 #3,199
2009 modern 2,012 #3,198
2010 modern 2,051 #3,207
2011 modern 2,020 #3,212
2012 modern 1,965 #3,228
2013 modern 1,996 #3,248
2014 modern 1,994 #3,270
2015 modern 1,974 #3,271
2016 modern 1,958 #3,280

Geography

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Where Newalls are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Davenham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Knowsley, Holmston and Forehill, Manchester, Cheshire West and Chester and Earlston and Hurlford Rural. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Rochdale Lancashire
2 Davenham Cheshire
3 Manchester Lancashire
4 Liverpool Lancashire
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Knowsley 005 Knowsley
2 Holmston and Forehill South Ayrshire
3 Manchester 050 Manchester
4 Cheshire West and Chester 012 Cheshire West and Chester
5 Earlston and Hurlford Rural East Ayrshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Newall

These lists show first names that appear often with the Newall surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Newall

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Newall, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Newall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Newall household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Newall is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Newall is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Newall falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Newall is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Newall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Newall

The surname Newall is of English origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name, specifically the town of Newhall in the county of Yorkshire. The name likely originated as a way to identify someone who hailed from this particular locality.

The earliest recorded instance of the Newall surname appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a certain William de Newhall is mentioned. This document serves as a valuable historical record, providing evidence of the name's existence and usage during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the name underwent a slight spelling variation, appearing as "Newalle" in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379. This alternate spelling likely reflects regional dialects and variations in pronunciation at the time.

Interestingly, the Newall surname can also be traced back to the Scottish Borders region, where it is thought to have derived from the place name "Newall" or "Newalls." This variation suggests that the name may have had multiple points of origin within the British Isles.

One notable figure bearing the Newall surname was Sir Adam Newall, who lived in the 15th century and served as a member of the Scottish Parliament. His family held lands in the Scottish Borders region, further cementing the name's connection to that area.

In the 16th century, the Newall surname made an appearance in the Records of the Commissariat of Lauder, a Scottish legal document from 1561. This record mentions a certain Johne Newall, providing further evidence of the name's presence in Scotland during this period.

Moving into the 17th century, we find John Newall, a prominent English clergyman born in 1640. He served as the Rector of Staveley in Derbyshire and authored several religious works, contributing to the intellectual and spiritual landscape of his time.

Another notable figure was Samuel Newall, a British naval officer born in 1730. He distinguished himself in various maritime campaigns and rose to the rank of Vice Admiral, playing a significant role in the naval history of the era.

As we progress to the 19th century, we encounter Edward Newall, a British astronomer born in 1823. He made significant contributions to the study of comets and asteroids, leaving a lasting impact on the field of astronomy.

Throughout its history, the Newall surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, spanning military service, clergy, academia, and more. While the name's origins can be traced back to specific localities in England and Scotland, its bearers have left their mark across various disciplines and regions over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Newall families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Newall surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 539 Newalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.71x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 539 2.71x
Cheshire 247 6.68x
Yorkshire 159 0.96x
Middlesex 92 0.55x
Lanarkshire 88 1.62x
Ayrshire 51 4.07x
Staffordshire 50 0.88x
Kirkcudbrightshire 43 17.72x
Worcestershire 36 1.65x
Cumberland 35 2.43x
Durham 31 0.62x
Essex 29 0.88x
Dumfriesshire 24 6.48x
Kent 23 0.40x
Derbyshire 22 0.84x
Surrey 18 0.22x
Northumberland 17 0.68x
Hampshire 16 0.47x
Warwickshire 16 0.38x
Shropshire 14 0.97x
Bedfordshire 12 1.38x
Midlothian 12 0.53x
Buckinghamshire 11 1.09x
Lincolnshire 11 0.41x
Sussex 11 0.39x
Norfolk 10 0.39x
Cornwall 9 0.47x
Renfrewshire 9 0.69x
Roxburghshire 8 2.64x
Somerset 8 0.30x
Caernarfonshire 7 1.03x
Gloucestershire 7 0.21x
Westmorland 7 1.90x
Leicestershire 6 0.32x
Monmouthshire 6 0.50x
Suffolk 5 0.24x
Buteshire 4 3.94x
Northamptonshire 4 0.25x
Devon 3 0.09x
Oxfordshire 3 0.29x
Peeblesshire 2 2.54x
Ross-shire 2 0.43x
Wigtownshire 2 0.90x
Berkshire 1 0.08x
Cardiganshire 1 0.24x
Dorset 1 0.09x
Glamorgan 1 0.03x
Hertfordshire 1 0.09x
Nottinghamshire 1 0.04x
Perthshire 1 0.13x
Royal Navy 1 0.50x
West Lothian 1 0.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hulme in Lancashire leads with 40 Newalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.63x.

Place Total Index
Hulme 40 9.63x
Wharton 37 183.62x
Govan 35 2.61x
Widnes 30 20.92x
Barony 28 2.04x
Salford 28 4.79x
Everton 27 4.26x
Over 26 69.15x
Manchester 25 2.80x
Bingley 24 22.69x
Liverpool 24 1.99x
Urr 24 76.05x
Warrington 24 10.18x
Spotland 22 9.95x
Leek Lowe 19 25.25x
Ardwick 18 10.04x
Idle 18 23.38x
Latchford 18 73.23x
Ashton Under Lyne 17 3.91x
Glasgow 17 1.77x
Toxteth Park 17 2.52x
West Derby 17 2.92x
Gorton 16 8.56x
Lindridge 16 288.81x
Runcorn 16 18.76x
West Ham 16 2.19x
Baildon 15 47.97x
Tranmere 15 11.03x
Bootle Cum Linacre 14 8.87x
Castleton 14 7.05x
Girvan 14 44.47x
Todmorden Walsden 14 26.28x
Crompton 13 22.96x
Cuddington In Northwich 13 555.56x
Embsay Cum Eastby 13 193.74x
Newabbey 13 250.48x
Norley 12 287.77x
Blackburn 11 2.08x
Blatchinworth 11 24.29x
Cowpen 11 19.16x
Newton On Ayr 11 29.29x
Birkenhead 10 3.39x
Cheetham 10 6.74x
Haslingden 10 12.14x
Hensingham 10 84.82x
Shipley 10 11.60x
Withington 10 15.61x
Bilston 9 8.21x
Birmingham 9 0.64x
Derby St Peter 9 10.77x
Dronfield 9 26.77x
Fleet 9 117.80x
Garston 9 15.33x
Hale 9 70.53x
Harborne 9 4.96x
Hunslet 9 3.48x
Madron Penzance 9 13.05x
Manningham 9 4.40x
Middlestone 9 90.00x
Newton 9 5.87x
Pilkington 9 11.91x
Tintwistle 9 45.52x
Witton Cum Twambrooks 9 27.33x
Accrington 8 4.43x
Dumfries 8 21.91x
Hatfield Broad Oak 8 71.68x
Islington London 8 0.49x
Mile End Old Town 8 3.02x
New Monkland 8 4.99x
Shadwell 8 126.58x
Taunton St Mary 8 16.16x
Woolwich 8 3.79x
Dalmellington 7 18.98x
Dalston 7 62.78x
Dukinfield 7 4.10x
Egremont 7 20.35x
Hornsey 7 3.30x
Kirkdale 7 2.09x
Stevenston 7 21.41x
Wardleworth 7 6.16x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Newall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Newall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 114
William 80
Thomas 65
James 45
Joseph 41
George 35
Robert 24
Charles 20
Samuel 20
Henry 18
Arthur 17
Frederick 16
Edward 15
Albert 13
Richard 12
Peter 10
Walter 10
Herbert 8
Ernest 7
Frank 7
Alfred 6
Abraham 5
David 5
Michael 5
Thos. 5
Francis 4
Fred 4
Harry 4
Edmund 3
Tom 3
Wm. 3
Alexander 2
Antony 2
Isaac 2
J. 2
Jesse 2
Job 2
Jonathan 2
Martin 2
Mathew 2
Noah 2
Patrick 2
Stephen 2
Willm. 2
Benjamin 1
Billy 1
Elias 1
Elijah 1
Elisha 1
Ellis 1

FAQ

Newall surname: questions and answers

How common was the Newall surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,722 people were recorded with the Newall surname. That placed it at #2,502 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Newall surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,958 in 2016. That gives Newall a modern rank of #3,280.

What does the Newall surname mean?

A locational surname referring to someone from a new settlement.

What does the Newall map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Newall bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.