UK surname
A surname derived from the Middle English phrase "new man," referring to an immigrant or newcomer.
In the 1881 census there were 39 people recorded with the Newmann surname, ranking it #28,137 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 22, ranked #36,533, down from #28,137 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Cawthorne, London parishes and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Newmann is 156 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 43.6%.
1881 census count
39
Ranked #28,137
Modern count
22
2016, ranked #36,533
Peak year
1901
156 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Newmann surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Newmann surname density by area, 1911 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 | 13 | #30,970 |
| 1861 | historical | 37 | #29,339 |
| 1881 | historical | 39 | #28,137 |
| 1891 | historical | 94 | #24,820 |
| 1901 | historical | 156 | #17,638 |
| 1911 | historical | 151 | #17,797 |
| 1997 | modern | 19 | #35,928 |
| 1998 | modern | 20 | #35,885 |
| 1999 | modern | 22 | #35,725 |
| 2000 | modern | 13 | #36,635 |
| 2001 | modern | 12 | #36,612 |
| 2002 | modern | 11 | #36,780 |
| 2003 | modern | 10 | #36,964 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 14 | #36,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 16 | #36,601 |
| 2007 | modern | 23 | #36,142 |
| 2008 | modern | 22 | #36,281 |
| 2009 | modern | 21 | #36,470 |
| 2010 | modern | 21 | #36,530 |
| 2011 | modern | 20 | #36,587 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 19 | #36,691 |
| 2014 | modern | 20 | #36,654 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 22 | #36,533 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Cawthorne, London parishes, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and St Pancras. 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 | Cawthorne | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard | Nottinghamshire |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Newmann 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 Newmann, 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 Newmann surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Newmann 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, Newmann 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 Newmann is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Newmann, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname NEWMANN originated in Germany in the 12th century. It is a variation of the German surname Neumann, which is derived from the Middle High German words "niuwe" meaning "new" and "man" meaning "man." The name was likely given as an occupational surname to someone who had recently moved to a new town or village.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname NEWMANN can be found in medieval German records and documents. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Heinrich Newmann, a merchant from the town of Mainz, who was mentioned in a legal document dated 1274.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the NEWMANN surname spread across various regions of Germany, and variations of the spelling emerged, such as Neumann, Neuman, and Neuwmann. In the 16th century, the surname was also found in areas of modern-day Austria and Switzerland.
The NEWMANN surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most famous was Johann Balthasar Neumann (1687-1753), a renowned German architect and engineer who designed numerous churches, palaces, and other buildings in the Baroque style across Germany and Bohemia.
Another notable bearer of the NEWMANN surname was Alfred Hermann Fried (1864-1921), an Austrian pacifist and journalist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1911 for his work in promoting peaceful conflict resolution.
In the 19th century, the NEWMANN surname gained prominence in the field of mathematics with the contributions of Carl Gottfried Neumann (1832-1925), a German mathematician known for his work on the theory of elliptic functions and potential theory.
Other notable individuals with the NEWMANN surname include Johann Gottlieb Naumann (1741-1801), a German composer and Kapellmeister, and Paul Neumann (1875-1932), a German-born American businessman and co-founder of the Neumann-Endler Company, a prominent manufacturer of beer brewing equipment.
As the NEWMANN surname spread across Europe and beyond, it has been associated with various place names and locations, such as the town of Neumann in the Czech Republic and the village of Neumann in Poland.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Newmann 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. Middlesex leads with 13 Newmanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 13 | 3.42x |
| Yorkshire | 8 | 2.12x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.89x |
| Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7.80x |
| Essex | 3 | 4.00x |
| Warwickshire | 3 | 3.13x |
| Kent | 2 | 1.54x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1.19x |
| Devon | 1 | 1.26x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Manningham in Yorkshire leads with 5 Newmanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 107.76x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Manningham | 5 | 107.76x |
| St Luke London | 5 | 81.97x |
| Snenton | 4 | 199.01x |
| Aston | 3 | 11.36x |
| Horton In Bradford | 3 | 50.93x |
| Paddington London | 3 | 21.44x |
| St Marylebone London | 3 | 14.77x |
| West Ham | 3 | 18.09x |
| Allerton | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Lee | 2 | 106.38x |
| Chorlton On Medlock | 1 | 13.95x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 3.65x |
| Sale | 1 | 97.09x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 3.27x |
| Stoke Newington London | 1 | 33.78x |
| Tormoham | 1 | 29.85x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Newmann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Newmann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Newmann households.
FAQ
In 1881, 39 people were recorded with the Newmann surname. That placed it at #28,137 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 22 in 2016. That gives Newmann a modern rank of #36,533.
A surname derived from the Middle English phrase "new man," referring to an immigrant or newcomer.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Newmann 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.