Newell Surname
Approximately 68,453 people bear this surname
Newell Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Newhall,' townships in Cheshire, Yorkshire, &c.; compare Sewall and Sewell. The surname means 'at the new hall,' probably as distinct from the old hall. No doubt Cheshire has supplied most of our Newalls and Newells.
Read More About This SurnameNewell Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 42,882 | 1:8,452 | 1,011 |
| England | 10,681 | 1:5,217 | 727 |
| Australia | 4,413 | 1:6,117 | 890 |
| Canada | 4,078 | 1:9,035 | 1,345 |
| Jamaica | 1,898 | 1:1,512 | 256 |
| Northern Ireland | 875 | 1:2,109 | 435 |
| New Zealand | 569 | 1:7,958 | 1,356 |
| Ghana | 554 | 1:48,774 | 5,381 |
| Ireland | 550 | 1:8,562 | 1,184 |
| Wales | 468 | 1:6,612 | 733 |
| Scotland | 289 | 1:18,525 | 2,208 |
| South Africa | 251 | 1:215,847 | 22,737 |
| Panama | 133 | 1:29,415 | 1,739 |
| France | 89 | 1:746,323 | 92,306 |
| Thailand | 72 | 1:981,088 | 150,124 |
| Germany | 59 | 1:1,364,499 | 85,126 |
| Papua New Guinea | 48 | 1:169,869 | 23,574 |
| Mexico | 39 | 1:3,182,723 | 23,538 |
| Spain | 35 | 1:1,335,772 | 43,485 |
| Argentina | 34 | 1:1,257,159 | 73,489 |
| Peru | 34 | 1:934,827 | 18,471 |
| Dominican Republic | 31 | 1:336,546 | 11,471 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30 | 1:305,409 | 20,323 |
| Bahamas | 26 | 1:15,067 | 780 |
| Zimbabwe | 25 | 1:617,530 | 46,943 |
| Brazil | 21 | 1:10,194,016 | 213,214 |
| Nigeria | 18 | 1:9,841,264 | 197,192 |
| Jersey | 15 | 1:6,613 | 1,336 |
| Ecuador | 14 | 1:1,136,132 | 15,474 |
| China | 12 | 1:113,943,464 | 5,994 |
| Netherlands | 12 | 1:1,407,265 | 75,423 |
| Switzerland | 10 | 1:821,292 | 53,588 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 9 | 1:11,019 | 1,084 |
| Egypt | 9 | 1:10,215,084 | 48,153 |
| Japan | 9 | 1:14,204,921 | 46,388 |
| Malaysia | 9 | 1:3,277,136 | 121,952 |
| Vanuatu | 9 | 1:29,253 | 714 |
| Estonia | 8 | 1:165,226 | 26,217 |
| Hong Kong | 7 | 1:1,047,926 | 4,985 |
| Italy | 7 | 1:8,736,670 | 118,213 |
| Norway | 7 | 1:734,612 | 50,907 |
| Sweden | 7 | 1:1,406,680 | 102,017 |
| Belgium | 5 | 1:2,299,329 | 106,824 |
| Israel | 5 | 1:1,711,527 | 84,568 |
| Philippines | 5 | 1:20,247,645 | 262,352 |
| Vietnam | 5 | 1:18,529,211 | 3,282 |
| Chile | 4 | 1:4,404,118 | 44,633 |
| India | 4 | 1:191,766,346 | 1,073,940 |
| Malawi | 4 | 1:4,279,777 | 24,060 |
| Malta | 4 | 1:107,568 | 1,849 |
| Morocco | 4 | 1:8,619,025 | 73,251 |
| Poland | 4 | 1:9,502,187 | 181,606 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| Denmark | 3 | 1:1,881,572 | 67,227 |
| Indonesia | 3 | 1:44,083,065 | 698,220 |
| Montserrat | 3 | 1:1,649 | 224 |
| Russia | 3 | 1:48,041,019 | 639,186 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 3 | 1:36,792 | 4,502 |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 1:2,390,034 | 10,205 |
| Greece | 2 | 1:5,539,895 | 129,142 |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 1:290,271 | 8,611 |
| South Korea | 2 | 1:25,620,128 | 4,175 |
| Angola | 1 | 1:26,989,214 | 11,853 |
| Austria | 1 | 1:8,515,435 | 118,036 |
| Barbados | 1 | 1:287,448 | 2,772 |
| Belize | 1 | 1:355,474 | 3,977 |
| Benin | 1 | 1:10,335,602 | 103,742 |
| Cambodia | 1 | 1:15,487,146 | 14,824 |
| Cayman Islands | 1 | 1:63,893 | 2,384 |
| Curaçao | 1 | 1:157,247 | 1,313 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Czechia | 1 | 1:10,633,469 | 206,023 |
| El Salvador | 1 | 1:6,343,888 | 8,415 |
| Falkland Islands | 1 | 1:3,132 | 317 |
| Fiji | 1 | 1:894,391 | 4,568 |
| Finland | 1 | 1:5,496,702 | 84,025 |
| Guam | 1 | 1:160,121 | 4,893 |
| Honduras | 1 | 1:8,816,442 | 9,272 |
| Iceland | 1 | 1:380,090 | 11,096 |
| Iraq | 1 | 1:35,021,654 | 31,813 |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 1:85,822 | 4,091 |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 1:17,682,496 | 204,010 |
| Kenya | 1 | 1:46,179,900 | 103,372 |
| Kuwait | 1 | 1:3,800,694 | 27,187 |
| Laos | 1 | 1:6,588,323 | 1,961 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 1:5,637,083 | 32,436 |
| Montenegro | 1 | 1:639,565 | 9,092 |
| Oman | 1 | 1:3,687,971 | 14,390 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1:178,643,885 | 213,220 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 1:3,550,139 | 9,109 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1 | 1:55,199 | 1,294 |
| Saint Lucia | 1 | 1:178,781 | 3,800 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| Serbia | 1 | 1:7,144,948 | 38,459 |
| Taiwan | 1 | 1:23,444,746 | 93,622 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | 1:1,363,975 | 22,013 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,134 | 1:3,906 | 690 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 4,482 | 1:5,439 | 831 |
| Wales | 170 | 1:9,226 | 565 |
| Scotland | 97 | 1:38,590 | 2,978 |
| Isle of Man | 2 | 1:27,135 | 1,659 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,744 | 1:5,743 | 715 |
Newell (3,342) may also be a first name.
Newell Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Newhall,' townships in Cheshire, Yorkshire, &c.; compare Sewall and Sewell. The surname means 'at the new hall,' probably as distinct from the old hall. No doubt Cheshire has supplied most of our Newalls and Newells.
Thomas atte Nywehalle, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
John de Newhalle, Cambridgeshire, Pardons Roll, 6 Richard II.
Hugo de Neuhalle, souter. 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
1630. Richard Newall, of Chester: Wills at Chester.
1686. George Hunter and Honor Newell, Hertfordshire: Marriage Alleg. (Canterbury).
1755. Married — Matthew Newall and Mary Moore: St. George, Hanover Square.
1764. — John Newell and Sarah Caudery: ibid.
For Newall = Newhall, q.v.
Ó Thúthghail A small sept of north Kildare.
Another English name is also used as an anglicized form viz. Knowles. MIF 193
Ó Thúthghail A small sept of north Kildare.
Another English name is also used as an anglicized form viz. Knowles. MIF 193
(English) A variant of Newhall, q.v.
Nevill: are from Neville in Manche.
Newell Demographics
Average Newell Salary in
United States
$42,901 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Newell Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Newell Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Newell (Arabic: نيويل) occurs in The United States more than any other country/territory. It can also be found as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Newell? popularity and diffusion
The last name Newell is the 8,332nd most widespread family name throughout the world, held by around 1 in 106,461 people. Newell occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 69 percent of Newell reside; 65 percent reside in North America and 65 percent reside in Anglo-North America. Newell is also the 123,466th most prevalent first name world-wide, held by 3,342 people.
The last name Newell is most common in The United States, where it is borne by 42,882 people, or 1 in 8,452. In The United States Newell is mostly found in: California, where 8 percent live, Texas, where 6 percent live and Florida, where 5 percent live. Not including The United States this last name is found in 97 countries. It is also found in England, where 16 percent live and Australia, where 6 percent live.
Newell Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Newell has changed through the years. In The United States the share of the population with the last name expanded 490 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it expanded 238 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Ireland it contracted 51 percent between 1901 and 2014; in Wales it expanded 275 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Scotland it expanded 298 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Newell Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those carrying the Newell surname is primarily Catholic (36%) in Ireland.
In The United States those holding the Newell last name are 12.01% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 58.78% registered with the political party.
The amount Newell earn in different countries varies greatly. In Norway they earn 57.08% more than the national average, earning 543,617 kr per year; in Peru they earn 50.76% more than the national average, earning S/. 29,225 per year; in South Africa they earn 41.46% more than the national average, earning R 336,168 per year; in United States they earn 0.57% less than the national average, earning $42,901 USD per year and in Canada they earn 0.13% less than the national average, earning $49,618 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newwell | 92 | 9 | / |
| Newelle | 92 | 4 | / |
| Newelll | 92 | 3 | / |
| Noewell | 92 | 1 | / |
| Newuell | 92 | 1 | / |
| Newiell | 92 | 0 | / |
| Neweell | 92 | 0 | / |
| Nnewell | 92 | 0 | / |
| Neweall | 92 | 0 | / |
| Newel | 91 | 500 | / |
| Newll | 91 | 26 | / |
| Newill | 83 | 814 | / |
| Newele | 83 | 79 | / |
| Nebell | 83 | 64 | / |
| Niewel | 83 | 56 | / |
| Niwell | 83 | 5 | / |
| Newwll | 83 | 4 | / |
| Neweel | 83 | 2 | / |
| Noewll | 83 | 1 | / |
| Newuel | 83 | 1 | / |
| Neweil | 83 | 0 | / |
| Newl | 80 | 5 | / |
| Newhill | 77 | 112 | / |
| Newgill | 77 | 2 | / |
| Newille | 77 | 2 | / |
| Neweile | 77 | 1 | / |
| Neewill | 77 | 1 | / |
| Nyowell | 77 | 1 | / |
| Nesweld | 77 | 0 | / |
| Niswell | 77 | 0 | / |
| Neivell | 77 | 0 | / |
| Newoill | 77 | 0 | / |
| Nebel | 73 | 10,766 | / |
| Niwel | 73 | 3 | / |
| Neebl | 73 | 2 | / |
| Newlt | 73 | 1 | / |
| Nevll | 73 | 1 | / |
| Newil | 73 | 1 | / |
| Nawll | 73 | 0 | / |
| Neibel | 67 | 246 | / |
| Neevel | 67 | 214 | / |
| Nowill | 67 | 206 | / |
| Niwele | 67 | 123 | / |
| Niwelt | 67 | 109 | / |
| Neebel | 67 | 88 | / |
| Neabel | 67 | 68 | / |
| Neivel | 67 | 49 | / |
| Nibell | 67 | 36 | / |
| Neavel | 67 | 21 | / |
| Nybell | 67 | 20 | / |
| Njwele | 67 | 17 | / |
| Nibeel | 67 | 16 | / |
| Nebeel | 67 | 12 | / |
| Nyvell | 67 | 9 | / |
| Nawael | 67 | 6 | / |
| Nywele | 67 | 5 | / |
| Nevlle | 67 | 3 | / |
| Newile | 67 | 2 | / |
| Noewil | 67 | 2 | / |
| Newihl | 67 | 2 | / |
| Nawiel | 67 | 2 | / |
| Newleh | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nyowel | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nebéll | 67 | 1 | / |
| Newiol | 67 | 1 | / |
| Niowel | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nywelt | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nawwel | 67 | 1 | / |
| Nebill | 67 | 1 | / |
| Newail | 67 | 1 | / |
| Newhil | 67 | 0 | / |
Newell Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Newell in the Arabic language | ||
| نيويل | nywyl | - |
| نيول | nywl | - |
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