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UK surname

Newbert

A variant spelling of the surname Newbury, denoting one from the town of Newbury.

In the 1881 census there were 90 people recorded with the Newbert surname, ranking it #20,965 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 108, ranked #29,578, down from #20,965 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Drayton, East, Hull Holy Trinity and Doncaster. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield, Bassetlaw and West Somerset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Newbert is 191 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 20.0%.

1881 census count

90

Ranked #20,965

Modern count

108

2016, ranked #29,578

Peak year

1911

191 bearers

Map years

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1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Newbert had 90 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #20,965 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016, ranked #29,578.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 191 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Newbert surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Newbert surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Newbert 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 80 #19,558
1861 historical 91 #22,206
1881 historical 90 #20,965
1891 historical 122 #21,053
1901 historical 165 #17,085
1911 historical 191 #15,392
1997 modern 146 #21,494
1998 modern 124 #24,316
1999 modern 135 #23,279
2000 modern 139 #22,855
2001 modern 139 #22,541
2002 modern 135 #23,398
2003 modern 130 #23,672
2004 modern 120 #25,078
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 118 #25,556
2007 modern 116 #26,209
2008 modern 115 #26,635
2009 modern 119 #26,637
2010 modern 125 #26,448
2011 modern 119 #27,063
2012 modern 118 #27,250
2013 modern 121 #27,255
2014 modern 122 #27,358
2015 modern 115 #28,319
2016 modern 108 #29,578

Geography

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Where Newberts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Drayton, East, Hull Holy Trinity, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Paddocks and Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton). These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wakefield, Bassetlaw, West Somerset, Doncaster and Skye North West. 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 Drayton, East Nottinghamshire
2 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
3 Doncaster Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Gainsborough, Paddocks Lincolnshire
5 Rawmarsh, Wath-on-Dearn (Swinton) Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wakefield 001 Wakefield
2 Bassetlaw 015 Bassetlaw
3 West Somerset 003 West Somerset
4 Doncaster 016 Doncaster
5 Skye North West Highland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Newbert

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Newbert

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Newbert, 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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Newbert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Newbert household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Newbert is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Newbert is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Newbert 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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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Newbert 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 Newbert, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Newbert

The surname Newbert is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place name, likely a town or village in one of the English counties.

One theory suggests that Newbert is a variation of the Old English phrase "neowe byrig," which translates to "new town" or "new borough." This indicates that the name may have been initially given to someone who hailed from a newly established settlement or community.

Another possible origin of the name Newbert is that it stems from the Old English words "neowe" (new) and "burgh" (fortified town or castle), suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a newly constructed fortification or castle.

In terms of historical records, the earliest known reference to the surname Newbert can be traced back to the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1195, where a person named Robert de Newbrug is mentioned. This entry lends credence to the theory that the name is derived from a place name containing the word "burgh" or "burg."

Notably, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Newbert. However, it does record several place names that could potentially be linked to the origins of this surname, such as Newburgh in Yorkshire and Newbury in Berkshire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Newbert was Sir John Newbert, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in Gloucestershire during the 14th century. Another notable figure was William Newbert, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who was born around 1425 and played a significant role in the city's governance.

In the 16th century, a woman named Elizabeth Newbert gained recognition for her involvement in the Protestant Reformation in England. She was a staunch supporter of the reformist movement and faced persecution for her beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.

During the 17th century, a man named Thomas Newbert made a name for himself as a skilled clockmaker and inventor in London. His innovations in clockwork mechanisms earned him recognition among his peers and helped advance the field of horology.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Newbert was Robert Newbert, a celebrated landscape artist whose paintings captured the beauty of the English countryside. His works are still highly regarded and can be found in various art galleries and private collections.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Newbert families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Newbert 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. Nottinghamshire leads with 35 Newberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 29.58x.

County Total Index
Nottinghamshire 35 29.58x
Yorkshire 35 4.02x
Middlesex 10 1.14x
Lincolnshire 6 4.27x
Derbyshire 2 1.46x
Gloucestershire 1 0.58x
Midlothian 1 0.85x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Holy Trinity in Yorkshire leads with 8 Newberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 38.24x.

Place Total Index
Holy Trinity 8 38.24x
Beeston 7 514.71x
Sutton On Trent 7 2413.79x
East Drayton 5 8333.33x
Gainsborough 5 151.06x
Mexborough 5 289.02x
Ordsall 5 549.45x
Willesden 5 60.39x
Balderton 4 1250.00x
Barnsley 4 44.59x
Sculcoates 4 29.01x
Darlton 3 6000.00x
Doncaster 3 47.17x
Holy Trinity St Mary 3 227.27x
Awkley 2 2500.00x
Greasbrough 2 173.91x
Normanton On Trent 2 2000.00x
St Marylebone London 2 4.27x
St Pancras London 2 2.83x
Stainbrough 2 1250.00x
Belper 1 37.59x
Clayton Cum Frickley 1 1000.00x
Dalton In Rotherham 1 833.33x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 2.11x
Hardwick 1 5000.00x
North Leverton 1 1111.11x
South Normanton 1 103.09x
St Martin In Fields 1 19.01x
Stroud 1 29.85x
Winthorpe 1 1250.00x

Top female names

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

Name Count
George 11
William 10
John 5
Thomas 5
Arthur 2
Harry 2
Joseph 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Charles 1
Francis 1
Fred 1
Geo 1
Geo. 1
Gervase 1
Jonothan 1
Saml. 1
Tony 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Newbert surname: questions and answers

How common was the Newbert surname in 1881?

In 1881, 90 people were recorded with the Newbert surname. That placed it at #20,965 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Newbert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 108 in 2016. That gives Newbert a modern rank of #29,578.

What does the Newbert surname mean?

A variant spelling of the surname Newbury, denoting one from the town of Newbury.

What does the Newbert map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Newbert 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.