| ![Show Contents]() Newkirk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Newkirk familyThe surname Newkirk was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Newkirk familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Newkirk research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1822, 1852 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Newkirk History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Newkirk Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Newkirk, Nieuwkerk, van Newkirk, van Nieuwkerk, Neukirch, Neukirchen and many more. Early Notables of the Newkirk familyMore information is included under the topic Early Newkirk Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Newkirk RankingIn the United States, the name Newkirk is the 3,068th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1
 Newkirk migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Newkirk Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Anna Maria Newkirk, who arrived in New York in 1710
- Johan Henrich Newkirk, aged 36, who arrived in New York in 1710 2
- Johannes Newkirk, aged 11, who landed in New York in 1710 2
- John Henrich Newkirk, aged 8, who arrived in New York in 1710 2
- Anna Maria Newkirk, aged 33, who arrived in New York in 1710 2
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Newkirk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- D B Newkirk, aged 54, who landed in America, in 1892
- David Newkirk, aged 56, who landed in America, in 1893
- B.L. Newkirk, aged 22, who settled in America, in 1896
Newkirk Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Burt L. Newkirk, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
- Alice M. Newkirk, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
- D. Newkirk, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States, in 1920
- Clefferd Newkirk, aged 30, who immigrated to America, in 1920
- Charles Newkirk, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1921
| Newkirk migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Newkirk Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. Samuel Newkirk U.E. who settled in Raleigh [Chatham-Kent], Ontario c. 1784 3
- Mr. James Newkirk U.E. who settled in Home District [York County], Ontario c. 1786 he served in Butler's Rangers 3
- James Newkirk, who arrived in Canada in 1797
| Contemporary Notables of the name Newkirk (post 1700) | + |
- Donald Newkirk (1965-2022), American musician, composer and record producer
- Joel Ivan "Sailor" Newkirk (1896-1966), American Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs in the 1919-1920 season
- Matthew Newkirk (1794-1868), American banker, railroad executive, and director of the United States Bank, President of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad (PW&B)
- Don Newkirk, American musician and record producer
- Toy Newkirk (b. 1972), American actress, best known for her role in the 1988 horror movie A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
- Mike Newkirk (b. 1986), American-born, American Canadian football defensive end
- Floyd Newkirk (1908-1976), American Major League Baseball pitcher, nicknamed "Three-Fingers" who played in 1934 for the New York Yankees
- Anastacia Newkirk (b. 1968), American singer-songwriter
- John V. Newkirk, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the American Volunteer Group, during World War II, credited with 10½ aerial victories
- Ingrid Newkirk (b. 1949), English born animal rights activist, grew up in New Delhi, India, moved to America, co-founded and is president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in 1980
| Suggested Readings for the name Newkirk | + |
- Newkirk Family in North Carolina with Their Ancestors and Allied Families by Elizabeth Newkirk.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
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