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UK surname

Newbolt

A locational surname originating from a place named after a newly-built fortification or dwelling.

In the 1881 census there were 154 people recorded with the Newbolt surname, ranking it #15,259 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 99, ranked #31,358, down from #15,259 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Lyndhurst, Hull Holy Trinity and South Stoneham. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bradford, Rotherham and Cheshire West and Chester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Newbolt is 189 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 35.7%.

1881 census count

154

Ranked #15,259

Modern count

99

2016, ranked #31,358

Peak year

1851

189 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2006

Key insights

  • Newbolt had 154 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #15,259 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 99 in 2016, ranked #31,358.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 189 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Newbolt surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Newbolt surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Newbolt 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 189 #10,896
1861 historical 138 #16,365
1881 historical 154 #15,259
1891 historical 153 #18,078
1901 historical 123 #20,248
1911 historical 119 #20,535
1997 modern 112 #25,244
1998 modern 116 #25,332
1999 modern 122 #24,745
2000 modern 111 #26,111
2001 modern 110 #25,900
2002 modern 121 #24,984
2003 modern 121 #24,776
2004 modern 113 #25,999
2005 modern 119 #25,193
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 112 #26,800
2008 modern 117 #26,351
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 110 #28,666
2011 modern 104 #29,424
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 102 #30,415
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 95 #31,749
2016 modern 99 #31,358

Geography

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Where Newbolts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Lyndhurst, Hull Holy Trinity, South Stoneham, St James Westminster and Toxteth Park. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Bradford, Rotherham, Cheshire West and Chester, Wirral and Bexley. 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 Lyndhurst Hampshire
2 Hull Holy Trinity Yorkshire, East Riding
3 South Stoneham Hampshire
4 St James Westminster London (West Districts)
5 Toxteth Park Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Bradford 059 Bradford
2 Rotherham 015 Rotherham
3 Cheshire West and Chester 002 Cheshire West and Chester
4 Wirral 034 Wirral
5 Bexley 011 Bexley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Newbolt

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Newbolt

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Newbolt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Newbolt 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 residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Newbolt is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Newbolt is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

Newbolt falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Newbolt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Newbolt

The surname Newbolt originates from England, first appearing in records during the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "neowe" meaning new and "bolt" referring to a dwelling or habitation. The name likely referred to someone who lived in a newly constructed house or recently established settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Newbolt name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a Hugo de Neubold is mentioned. Another early reference appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1285, listing a Robert de Newebold.

The Newbolt surname is closely associated with several place names in England, such as Newbold in Derbyshire, Newbold in Leicestershire, and Newbold-on-Avon in Warwickshire. These locations likely contributed to the spread and variations in spelling of the name over time.

Notable individuals with the Newbolt surname include Sir Henry Newbolt (1862-1938), a renowned English poet and author best known for his patriotic works like "Vitai Lampada" and "Drake's Drum." Another figure is William Newbolt (1619-1680), a English clergyman and author who wrote on theology and religious subjects.

During the 16th century, a branch of the Newbolt family settled in Staffordshire, where John Newbolt (1549-1590) was a prominent landowner and member of the gentry. In the 18th century, Thomas Newbolt (1718-1780) was a respected lawyer and served as a Member of Parliament for Southwark.

The Newbolt name also appears in historical records related to the English Civil War, with Captain John Newbolt (1608-1677) fighting for the Parliamentarian forces and later serving as a Puritan minister in London.

Throughout its history, the Newbolt surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of England, particularly in the Midlands and the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Staffordshire.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Newbolt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Newbolt 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. Yorkshire leads with 39 Newbolts recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.62x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 39 2.62x
Hampshire 27 8.77x
Middlesex 21 1.40x
Lincolnshire 10 4.16x
Gloucestershire 8 2.72x
Bedfordshire 7 9.00x
Durham 7 1.57x
Dorset 6 6.09x
Derbyshire 4 1.70x
Nottinghamshire 4 1.98x
Worcestershire 4 2.04x
Surrey 3 0.41x
Cheshire 2 0.60x
Essex 2 0.67x
Lancashire 2 0.11x
Warwickshire 2 0.53x
Cambridgeshire 1 1.05x
Kent 1 0.20x
Oxfordshire 1 1.08x
Somerset 1 0.41x
Staffordshire 1 0.20x
Westmorland 1 3.03x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Westminster St James in Middlesex leads with 10 Newbolts recorded in 1881 and an index of 64.77x.

Place Total Index
Westminster St James 10 64.77x
Hackney London 8 9.50x
Clifton 7 47.01x
Southampton All Sts 7 132.58x
Hetton Le Hole 6 106.01x
Holy Trinity 6 16.76x
Portsea 6 9.94x
Radipole 6 882.35x
Shipley 6 77.72x
St Botolph Lincoln 6 346.82x
Lyndhurst 5 595.24x
Rawdon 5 285.71x
Wath On Dearne 5 168.35x
Grantham 4 127.80x
Leigh 4 168.07x
Souldrop 4 3333.33x
Derby St Peter 3 40.05x
Ilkley 3 123.46x
Knaresborough 3 128.21x
Paddington London 3 5.43x
Sculcoates 3 12.71x
South Stoneham 3 44.91x
Southampton St Mary 3 15.50x
Whitwood 3 142.18x
Bedford St Paul 2 37.52x
East Ham 2 36.36x
Lambeth 2 1.53x
Laneham 2 1250.00x
Leamington Priors 2 21.46x
Liscard 2 33.50x
Millbrook 2 25.81x
Ordsall 2 129.03x
Toxteth Park 2 3.31x
Bathwick 1 37.31x
Bedford St Peter 1 49.51x
Bilston 1 10.17x
Bretby 1 666.67x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 1 3.60x
Burwell 1 87.72x
Dartford 1 19.08x
Esher 1 98.04x
Gargrave 1 151.52x
Keighley 1 6.30x
Newall Cum Clifton 1 526.32x
Oxford St Peter In East 1 277.78x
Selby 1 32.15x
Shadwell 1 175.44x
St Thomas Winchester 1 46.08x
Stanhope 1 21.69x
Winton 1 769.23x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Charles 9
Thomas 7
George 5
Henry 5
William 4
Francis 3
John 3
Robert 3
Alfred 2
Edward 2
Edwin 2
James 2
Richard 2
Albert 1
Arthr. 1
Bertie 1
Douglas 1
Ernest 1
Fredrick 1
Geo. 1
Harry 1
Henrietta 1
Joseph 1
Michael 1
Robt. 1

FAQ

Newbolt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Newbolt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 154 people were recorded with the Newbolt surname. That placed it at #15,259 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Newbolt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 99 in 2016. That gives Newbolt a modern rank of #31,358.

What does the Newbolt surname mean?

A locational surname originating from a place named after a newly-built fortification or dwelling.

What does the Newbolt map show?

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