UK surname
An English habitational surname for someone who lived near a new settlement or hall.
In the 1881 census there were 189 people recorded with the Newhall surname, ranking it #13,322 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 92, ranked #32,035, down from #13,322 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Manchester, Liverpool and Bradford. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Newhall is 192 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 51.3%.
1881 census count
189
Ranked #13,322
Modern count
92
2016, ranked #32,035
Peak year
1891
192 bearers
Map years
5
1861 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Newhall surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Newhall 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 | 87 | #18,695 |
| 1861 | historical | 122 | #18,036 |
| 1881 | historical | 189 | #13,322 |
| 1891 | historical | 192 | #15,383 |
| 1901 | historical | 181 | #16,107 |
| 1911 | historical | 119 | #20,535 |
| 1997 | modern | 95 | #27,638 |
| 1998 | modern | 89 | #29,026 |
| 1999 | modern | 95 | #28,465 |
| 2000 | modern | 93 | #28,701 |
| 2001 | modern | 91 | #28,670 |
| 2002 | modern | 96 | #28,534 |
| 2003 | modern | 90 | #29,260 |
| 2004 | modern | 85 | #30,132 |
| 2005 | modern | 83 | #30,486 |
| 2006 | modern | 90 | #29,893 |
| 2007 | modern | 87 | #30,666 |
| 2008 | modern | 85 | #31,247 |
| 2009 | modern | 88 | #31,352 |
| 2010 | modern | 90 | #31,621 |
| 2011 | modern | 89 | #31,659 |
| 2012 | modern | 95 | #31,107 |
| 2013 | modern | 88 | #32,349 |
| 2014 | modern | 92 | #32,132 |
| 2015 | modern | 91 | #32,153 |
| 2016 | modern | 92 | #32,035 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Manchester, Liverpool, Bradford, Budworth, Great and Bowdon. 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 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 2 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 3 | Bradford | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Budworth, Great | Cheshire |
| 5 | Bowdon | Cheshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Newhall 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 Newhall, 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 Newhall surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Newhall 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, Newhall 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 Newhall is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Newhall, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Newhall is of English origin, deriving from the place name "Newhall" which appeared in various locations across England during the medieval period. The name is believed to have emerged in the 11th century, with the earliest recorded instance found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled "Newhalla".
The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "niwe" meaning new and "hall" referring to a manor house or residential hall. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who resided in a newly constructed hall or manor house. Similar spelling variations from historical records include Newhall, Newhalle, and Newhall.
One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Sir John de Newhall, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was William Newhall, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who was recorded in city records in the early 15th century.
During the 16th century, the Newhall surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, with several families of this name owning estates and land in these regions. One such family was the Newhalls of Arbury Hall in Warwickshire, whose lineage can be traced back to the late 15th century.
In the 17th century, Thomas Newhall (1592-1674) was a prominent Puritan minister who served as the first pastor of the church in Lynn, Massachusetts, after emigrating from England to the American colonies. His descendants went on to establish the town of Newhall, now known as West Newbury, in Massachusetts.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Sir Roger Newhall (1719-1781), a British naval officer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Wight during the American Revolutionary War. He played a significant role in the defense of the island against potential French invasion.
Throughout history, the Newhall surname has been associated with various places and locations, such as Newhall in Derbyshire, Newhall in Staffordshire, and Newhall in Yorkshire, reflecting the name's origins as a place name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Newhall 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. Lancashire leads with 55 Newhalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.54x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 55 | 2.54x |
| Yorkshire | 43 | 2.38x |
| Cheshire | 25 | 6.21x |
| Worcestershire | 16 | 6.72x |
| Midlothian | 7 | 2.86x |
| Durham | 6 | 1.11x |
| Warwickshire | 6 | 1.30x |
| Middlesex | 5 | 0.27x |
| Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1.63x |
| Selkirkshire | 4 | 24.24x |
| Essex | 3 | 0.83x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.34x |
| Devon | 2 | 0.53x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.32x |
| Shropshire | 2 | 1.27x |
| Derbyshire | 1 | 0.35x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.27x |
| Lanarkshire | 1 | 0.17x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 0.49x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Headingley Cum Burley in Yorkshire leads with 15 Newhalls recorded in 1881 and an index of 128.87x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Newhall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 11 |
| Sarah | 11 |
| Elizabeth | 9 |
| Ann | 3 |
| Catherine | 3 |
| Ellen | 3 |
| Florence | 3 |
| Jane | 3 |
| Agnes | 2 |
| Alice | 2 |
| Eliza | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Emma | 2 |
| Frances | 2 |
| Harriet | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Amelia | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Annie | 1 |
| Beatrice | 1 |
| Betty | 1 |
| Bety | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Dora | 1 |
| Dorothy | 1 |
| Edith | 1 |
| Esther | 1 |
| Eval | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Gertrude | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Harriett | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Kate | 1 |
| Louisa | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Margarett | 1 |
| Marie | 1 |
| Martha | 1 |
| Matilda | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Minnie | 1 |
| Rachel | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
| Selina | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Newhall surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 11 |
| James | 10 |
| William | 8 |
| Thomas | 5 |
| George | 4 |
| Joseph | 4 |
| Arthur | 3 |
| Richard | 3 |
| Robert | 3 |
| Charles | 2 |
| Michael | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Aaron | 1 |
| Albert | 1 |
| Alexander | 1 |
| Benjamin | 1 |
| David | 1 |
| Edmund | 1 |
| Edwin | 1 |
| Francis | 1 |
| Fread | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Freeman | 1 |
| Harold | 1 |
| Harry | 1 |
| Henry | 1 |
| Isaac | 1 |
| Jas.G. | 1 |
| Matthew | 1 |
| Percy | 1 |
| Richd. | 1 |
| Robt. | 1 |
| Samuel | 1 |
| Sidney | 1 |
| Thos | 1 |
| Victor | 1 |
| Wm. | 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 Newhall households.
FAQ
In 1881, 189 people were recorded with the Newhall surname. That placed it at #13,322 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 92 in 2016. That gives Newhall a modern rank of #32,035.
An English habitational surname for someone who lived near a new settlement or hall.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Newhall 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.