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UK surname

Newbould

A habitational name derived from a place name meaning "new house" or "new building".

In the 1881 census there were 688 people recorded with the Newbould surname, ranking it #5,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,156, ranked #5,105, up from #5,256 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Hampsthwaite, Wakefield and Bradford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wakefield and Harrogate.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Newbould is 1,257 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 68.0%.

1881 census count

688

Ranked #5,256

Modern count

1,156

2016, ranked #5,105

Peak year

1999

1,257 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Newbould had 688 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #5,256 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,156 in 2016, ranked #5,105.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,168 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Newbould surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Newbould surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Newbould 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 384 #6,235
1861 historical 388 #6,602
1881 historical 688 #5,256
1891 historical 841 #4,851
1901 historical 997 #4,776
1911 historical 1,168 #3,999
1997 modern 1,244 #4,574
1998 modern 1,251 #4,715
1999 modern 1,257 #4,736
2000 modern 1,248 #4,748
2001 modern 1,232 #4,698
2002 modern 1,253 #4,727
2003 modern 1,209 #4,777
2004 modern 1,212 #4,775
2005 modern 1,189 #4,803
2006 modern 1,190 #4,810
2007 modern 1,173 #4,906
2008 modern 1,165 #4,954
2009 modern 1,183 #4,996
2010 modern 1,213 #5,000
2011 modern 1,219 #4,910
2012 modern 1,183 #4,969
2013 modern 1,197 #4,990
2014 modern 1,193 #5,046
2015 modern 1,176 #5,061
2016 modern 1,156 #5,105

Geography

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Where Newboulds are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Hampsthwaite, Wakefield, Bradford, Sheffield and Ripon. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wakefield and Harrogate. 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 Hampsthwaite Yorkshire, West Riding
2 Wakefield Yorkshire, West Riding
3 Bradford Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Ripon Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wakefield 003 Wakefield
2 Harrogate 014 Harrogate
3 Wakefield 001 Wakefield
4 Harrogate 006 Harrogate
5 Harrogate 001 Harrogate

Forenames

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First names often paired with Newbould

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Newbould

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

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Newbould surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Newbould household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Newbould 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

Newbould is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Newbould falls in decile 7 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Newbould

The surname Newbould is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "neowe" meaning new and "bold" meaning a dwelling or house. It is likely that the name originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in a newly constructed house or settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Newbould can be traced back to the 13th century in various counties across England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire. Early spellings of the name included Neubald, Newebold, and Newbald.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, where a William Newbald is mentioned. The Subsidy Rolls of Derbyshire from 1327 also record a Thomas Newbold.

The surname Newbould is closely associated with the village of Newbold in Derbyshire, which is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "neowe" and "bold." It is likely that some of the earliest bearers of the Newbould surname hailed from this area or nearby settlements with similar place names, such as Newbold Verdun or Newbold Revel.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Newbould include John Newbould (1640-1718), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works. Another prominent figure was Sir Roger Newbould (1615-1678), a Member of Parliament and landowner in Leicestershire.

In the 18th century, William Newbould (1720-1795) was a notable English architect who designed several churches and buildings in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. Thomas Newbould (1777-1829) was a writer and philosopher who published works on education and moral philosophy.

During the 19th century, John Newbould (1814-1886) was a prominent English industrialist and entrepreneur who owned several textile mills in Yorkshire. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region.

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1881 census detail

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Newbould families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Newbould 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 510 Newboulds recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.67x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 510 7.67x
Staffordshire 35 1.54x
Cheshire 24 1.62x
Worcestershire 23 2.62x
Derbyshire 16 1.52x
Lancashire 16 0.20x
Durham 15 0.75x
Nottinghamshire 10 1.11x
Warwickshire 7 0.41x
Hertfordshire 6 1.30x
Surrey 6 0.18x
Glamorgan 4 0.34x
Bedfordshire 3 0.86x
Cambridgeshire 3 0.71x
Huntingdonshire 3 2.25x
Leicestershire 2 0.27x
Middlesex 2 0.03x
Berkshire 1 0.20x
Norfolk 1 0.10x
Radnorshire 1 1.85x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ecclesall Bierlow in Yorkshire leads with 60 Newboulds recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.36x.

Place Total Index
Ecclesall Bierlow 60 44.36x
Sheffield 30 14.17x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 28 45.19x
Bewerley 26 948.91x
Nether Hallam 23 25.56x
High Low Bishopside 21 355.93x
Stanley Cum Wrenthorpe 21 67.96x
Dacre 20 1351.35x
Bowling 17 25.81x
Brightside Bierlow 17 13.03x
Birstwith 16 1415.93x
Lofthouse Cum Carlton 15 185.19x
Alvechurch 14 375.34x
Thruscross 13 1780.82x
Idle 12 38.91x
Manningham 12 14.65x
Yeadon 12 79.89x
Middlesbrough 11 12.70x
Newall Cum Clifton 9 1084.34x
Northfield 9 54.12x
Worksop 9 33.54x
Bagby 8 1250.00x
Benfieldside 8 60.93x
Birkenhead 8 6.77x
Thornthwaite Cum 8 1403.51x
Wednesbury 8 14.13x
Willenhall 8 18.85x
Burley In Wharfdale 7 119.25x
Cononley 7 366.49x
Darlington 7 9.08x
Sale 7 38.53x
Tettenhall 7 50.54x
Allerton Bywater 6 166.67x
Hunslet 6 5.79x
Otley 6 37.15x
Southwark St George Martyr 6 4.44x
Walsall Foreign 6 5.13x
Watford 6 16.73x
Boroughbridge 5 224.22x
Derby St Werburgh 5 8.24x
Farnhill 5 387.60x
Hartlington 5 2631.58x
Keighley 5 7.05x
Rawmarsh 5 21.29x
Thornhill 5 25.76x
Tranmere 5 9.18x
Bingley 4 9.45x
Birmingham 4 0.71x
Chorlton On Medlock 4 3.16x
Habergham Eaves 4 5.50x
Leeds 4 1.07x
Litchurch 4 9.46x
Menwith Cum Darley 4 300.75x
Poulton Cum Seacombe 4 23.47x
Sutton In Keighley 4 106.10x
Swansea Town 4 4.17x
Wolverhampton 4 2.30x
Barnsley 3 4.37x
Bedford St Paul 3 12.59x
Bilton Cum Harrogate 3 13.19x
Farnley In Wharfedale 3 937.50x
Greasbrough 3 34.17x
Laughton En Le Morthen 3 196.08x
Linthorpe 3 7.56x
Little Stukeley 3 441.18x
Shelf 3 47.24x
Tanshelf 3 56.50x
Wisbech St Mary 3 61.48x
Bramley In Bramley 2 7.86x
Headingley Cum Burley 2 4.67x
Horton In Bradford 2 1.93x
Lillington 2 92.17x
North Meols 2 2.57x
Skipton 2 9.56x
Smisby 2 294.12x
Stonebeck Down 2 263.16x
Totley 2 129.87x
Toxteth Park 2 0.74x
Upper Hallam 2 34.60x
Withnell 2 40.90x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 56
Sarah 28
Elizabeth 24
Jane 19
Emma 14
Annie 13
Hannah 13
Ann 11
Alice 8
Clara 8
Eliza 7
Harriet 7
Caroline 6
Ellen 6
Fanny 6
Martha 6
Emily 5
Maria 5
Ada 4
Elizth. 4
Betsey 3
Edith 3
Esther 3
Florence 3
Frances 3
Louisa 3
Margaret 3
Matilda 3
Agnes 2
Amy 2
Anne 2
Bertha 2
Catherine 2
Charlotte 2
Gertrude 2
Grace 2
Kate 2
Rose 2
Susan 2
Susanna 2
E.O. 1
Eleanor 1
Elizh. 1
Ester 1
Floria 1
Georgeana 1
Harriett 1
Hilda 1
Isabella 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 45
William 35
Thomas 34
George 21
Joseph 15
Henry 12
James 12
Charles 10
Samuel 10
Nathan 8
Arthur 7
Edward 7
Herbert 7
Richard 7
Walter 7
Alfred 6
Mark 6
Robert 6
Frederick 5
Albert 4
Edwin 4
Frank 4
Saml. 4
Fred 3
Harry 3
Peter 3
Benjamin 2
Benson 2
Christopher 2
Ernest 2
Francis 2
Hy. 2
Joe 2
Ralph 2
Reuben 2
Robinson 2
Tom 2
Willie 2
Wilson 2
Bayne 1
Benj. 1
Danl. 1
Downs 1
Georg 1
Horace 1
Isaac 1
Matthew 1
Meshack 1
Moss 1
Newton 1

FAQ

Newbould surname: questions and answers

How common was the Newbould surname in 1881?

In 1881, 688 people were recorded with the Newbould surname. That placed it at #5,256 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Newbould surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,156 in 2016. That gives Newbould a modern rank of #5,105.

What does the Newbould surname mean?

A habitational name derived from a place name meaning "new house" or "new building".

What does the Newbould map show?

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