| ![Show Contents]() Newlon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
There are several places named Newland in Britain including: a liberty in the parish of Hurst, Berkshire; a parish in Gloucestershire; a township in Lancashire; a parish in Worcestershire; and a hamlet in the East Rising of Yorkshire to list a few. Newlands is found in Cumberland, Derbyshire, Northumberland and Durham. 1 All have the same meaning: "new arable land," having derived from the Old English word "niwe," + land. The earliest seems to be found in Hertfordshire and Worcestershire which both date back to 1221. 2 Another source sums up the origin as someone "who dwelt on, or near, the newly cleared or newly acquired land; one who came from Newland, the name of various places in England." 3 Early Origins of the Newlon familyThe surname Newlon was first found in Kent where Samson de la Niwelande was listed in the Pipe Rolls of 1181. 4 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 has two listings of the family in Cambridgeshire: Roger de la Neuelonde and Richard le de Neulond. The same rolls includes entries for Thomas de la Neulaund, Essex and G. de Neuland, Lincolnshire. 5 Somerset records show William atte Niwelond, Somerset, 1 Edward III (during the first year of the reign on King Edward III.) 6 Up in Scotland, "There was an old barony of Newlands in the sheriffdom of Kincardine, and a parish of the name in Peeblesshire, from either of which the surname may have been derived. The name was common in Glasgow in the sixteenth century, and common in the parish of Dalswinton till recent times. Jasper Newlands of that Ilk in record, 1469. Duncan Newlandis bailie of the burgh of Linlithgow, 1493, Peter Newlandis, witness there in 1537 (Johnstoun), and Kentigem Newlandis, witness in 1542." 7 Early History of the Newlon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Newlon research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1469, 1481, 1483, 1515, 1573, 1597, 1640, 1648, 1670, 1675, 1688, 1702, 1706, 1726, 1730, 1743, 1748, 1782 and 1807 are included under the topic Early Newlon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Newlon Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Newlon are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Newlon include: Newland, Newling, Newley, Nieland, Newlan and others. Early Notables of the Newlon familyNotables of this surname at this time include: John Newland (d. 1515), Abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol, was born at Newland in the Forest of Dean, whence he took his name; he was also called Nailheart, which may have been his parents' name, and suggested the device or arms he adopted. He was elected abbot of St. Augustine's, Bristol, on 6 April 1481, but may have been obnoxious to Richard III, as Richard Walker was appointed abbot in 1483. 8Robert Newlyn (1597-1688), was an English clergyman and academic, President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford from 1640 to 1648; and Roger Newland...
Another 153 words (11 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Newlon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Newlon RankingIn the United States, the name Newlon is the 12,365th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 9  Migration of the Newlon family to Ireland
Some of the Newlon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Newlon or a variant listed above:
Newlon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Newlon, aged 33, who settled in America, in 1893
- Mrs. R. H. Newlon, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1893
- Mr. Joseph Newlon, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Newlon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Benjamin C. Newlon, aged 53, who immigrated to the United States, in 1915
- Arthur Newlon, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1920
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- James Newlon, American musician, founding member of BUX, an American hard rock/boogie rock band
- Marvin Newlon Morgan (1983-2021), English professional footballer who played as a forward, he died on 6 December 2021, aged 38
- Mabel Newlon Huffman, American Democratic Party politician, Member of West Virginia Democratic State Executive Committee, 1945 10
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Le Nom, les armes, la loyauté
Motto Translation: The Name, the arms, the loyalty.
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