UK surname
A surname derived from a place name referring to someone who has arrived or come from a new location.
In the 1881 census there were 238 people recorded with the Newcome surname, ranking it #11,476 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 65, ranked #34,017, down from #11,476 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rochdale, Dean and Glasgow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Newcome is 238 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 72.7%.
1881 census count
238
Ranked #11,476
Modern count
65
2016, ranked #34,017
Peak year
1881
238 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Newcome surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Newcome surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 128 | #14,474 |
| 1861 | historical | 158 | #14,644 |
| 1881 | historical | 238 | #11,476 |
| 1891 | historical | 176 | #16,404 |
| 1901 | historical | 114 | #21,166 |
| 1911 | historical | 90 | #23,797 |
| 1997 | modern | 37 | #33,964 |
| 1998 | modern | 36 | #34,246 |
| 1999 | modern | 40 | #33,967 |
| 2000 | modern | 43 | #33,709 |
| 2001 | modern | 48 | #33,129 |
| 2002 | modern | 45 | #33,712 |
| 2003 | modern | 44 | #33,875 |
| 2004 | modern | 47 | #33,819 |
| 2005 | modern | 51 | #33,701 |
| 2006 | modern | 55 | #33,688 |
| 2007 | modern | 55 | #33,965 |
| 2008 | modern | 57 | #34,015 |
| 2009 | modern | 55 | #34,355 |
| 2010 | modern | 56 | #34,480 |
| 2011 | modern | 52 | #34,688 |
| 2012 | modern | 57 | #34,452 |
| 2013 | modern | 58 | #34,488 |
| 2014 | modern | 61 | #34,343 |
| 2015 | modern | 64 | #34,112 |
| 2016 | modern | 65 | #34,017 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rochdale, Dean, Glasgow, St Mary Islington and Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochdale | Lancashire |
| 2 | Dean | Lancashire |
| 3 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| 4 | St Mary Islington | London (North Districts) |
| 5 | Lakenham , Eaton St Andrew, Town Close, St Stephen, St Peter Mancroft, St Giles, St Andrew, St John | Norfolk |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Newcome surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Newcome, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Newcome surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Newcome household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Newcome is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Newcome is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Newcome, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Newcome is an English locational surname that originated in the county of Devon, in the southwestern part of England. It is derived from the Old English words "niwe" meaning "new" and "comb" meaning "small valley or hollow." The name likely refers to someone who lived near a newly settled or newly formed small valley.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Newcome can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Devonshire from 1176, where it appears as "Hugh de Niwecumbe." The name is also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Devonshire from 1327, as "Johanna de Newecombe."
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are references to places with similar names such as "Neucombe" and "Nieucume," which may have been the origin of the surname Newcome.
Historically, the surname Newcome was particularly prevalent in the counties of Devon, Somerset, and Dorset, where several places bear variations of the name, such as Newcombe, Newcombe, and Nycombe.
One notable bearer of the surname Newcome was Henry Newcome (1627-1695), an English nonconformist minister and author who served as the master of the Newcome Library in Manchester.
Another significant figure was William Newcome (1729-1800), an English prelate and biblical scholar who served as the Archbishop of Armagh and the Primate of All Ireland.
In the 16th century, John Newcome (c. 1510-1580) was a merchant and Member of Parliament for the city of Hereford.
Sir Bevil Newcome (1590-1643) was an English politician and military commander who fought for the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.
Thomas Newcome (1686-1765) was an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Llandaff and the Bishop of St. Asaph.
The surname Newcome has been present in various parts of England for centuries, with its origins tracing back to the Old English language and the early settlement of the region now known as Devon.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Newcome surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lincolnshire leads with 42 Newcomes recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.31x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 42 | 11.31x |
| Lancashire | 38 | 1.38x |
| Middlesex | 24 | 1.03x |
| Essex | 15 | 3.27x |
| Norfolk | 14 | 3.92x |
| Yorkshire | 14 | 0.61x |
| Durham | 11 | 1.59x |
| Warwickshire | 11 | 1.88x |
| Hertfordshire | 8 | 5.00x |
| Lanarkshire | 8 | 1.07x |
| Nottinghamshire | 8 | 2.56x |
| Surrey | 7 | 0.62x |
| Sussex | 7 | 1.79x |
| Gloucestershire | 6 | 1.32x |
| Hampshire | 6 | 1.26x |
| Cheshire | 4 | 0.78x |
| Berkshire | 3 | 1.72x |
| Cornwall | 2 | 0.76x |
| Leicestershire | 2 | 0.78x |
| Oxfordshire | 2 | 1.40x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.21x |
| Northumberland | 1 | 0.29x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.27x |
| Staffordshire | 1 | 0.13x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 0.49x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.33x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Grantham in Lincolnshire leads with 18 Newcomes recorded in 1881 and an index of 371.90x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Newcome surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 21 |
| Elizabeth | 7 |
| Emma | 6 |
| Bridget | 5 |
| Ellen | 5 |
| Louisa | 4 |
| Sarah | 4 |
| Ann | 3 |
| Cecilia | 3 |
| Eliza | 3 |
| Jane | 3 |
| Maria | 3 |
| Susan | 3 |
| Agnes | 2 |
| Amy | 2 |
| Catherine | 2 |
| Charlotte | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Ethel | 2 |
| Florence | 2 |
| Frances | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Winifred | 2 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Baby | 1 |
| Barbra | 1 |
| Bessie | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Constance | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Eleanor | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Florance | 1 |
| Georgianna | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Harriett | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Jemima | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Josepha | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Katherine | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| M.Ethel | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Rosetta | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Newcome surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 12 |
| William | 8 |
| Henry | 6 |
| Thomas | 6 |
| Anthony | 5 |
| James | 5 |
| Walter | 5 |
| Alfred | 4 |
| Edward | 4 |
| Richard | 4 |
| Charles | 3 |
| Frederick | 3 |
| George | 3 |
| Michael | 3 |
| Patrick | 3 |
| Thos. | 3 |
| Albert | 2 |
| Herbert | 2 |
| Robert | 2 |
| Bond | 1 |
| Chester | 1 |
| Christr. | 1 |
| Elijah | 1 |
| Felix | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Frederic | 1 |
| Fredrick | 1 |
| Geo. | 1 |
| Godfrey | 1 |
| Harold | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Joseph | 1 |
| Lionel | 1 |
| Mary | 1 |
| Nathaniel | 1 |
| Patk. | 1 |
| Rancisdary | 1 |
| Rodger | 1 |
| Senior | 1 |
| Stephan | 1 |
| Victor | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Newcome households.
FAQ
In 1881, 238 people were recorded with the Newcome surname. That placed it at #11,476 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 65 in 2016. That gives Newcome a modern rank of #34,017.
A surname derived from a place name referring to someone who has arrived or come from a new location.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Newcome bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.