Newman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Newman

What does the name Newman mean?

The name Newman comes from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It was a name for a stranger or newcomer. The surname Newman is derived from the Old English words neowe, niwe, and nige, which all mean new, and the word mann, which means man. 1

"In Sussex documents of the XIII. cent. it is spelt Nieuweman, and latinized Novus Homo." 2 "Confined to the southern half of England and not occurring in any numbers north of a line drawn west from the Wash. It has evidently several homes, and is at present most frequently found in Essex, Wilts, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. This name signifies 'a stranger.' In the 13th century it was of frequent occurrence, as Neweman, in Cambridgeshire and Oxfordshire, and as Neuman it was also then common in Norfolk and Essex (Hundred Rolls), in which two counties it has been ever since established." 3

Early Origins of the Newman family

The surname Newman was first found in Dorset, England where they held a family seat from early times. There are also early records of Stangrim Noueman listed in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk in 1166; Godwin Nieweman listed in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1169; and Robert le Nyman in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. 4

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 lists four entries for the name: Robert Niweman in Cambridgeshire; Herbert le Niweman in Oxfordshire; Matthew Neuman in Huntingdon; and John le Neuman in Bedfordshire. 5

"Stockleigh, [Devon] a seat of the Newman family, whose principal residence is at Mamhead, is close by; and not far distant is the quaint fishing village of Torcross." 6

Early History of the Newman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Newman research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1597, 1602, 1636, 1643 and 1663 are included under the topic Early Newman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Newman Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Newman has undergone many spelling variations, including Newman, Newmen, Newmin and others.

Early Notables of the Newman family

Samuel Newman (1602-1663), English-born, American clergyman in colonial Massachusetts, born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, he was prosecuted for nonconformity and emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony, c. 1...

Newman World Ranking

In the United Kingdom, the name Newman is the 162^nd most popular surname with an estimated 33,269 people with that name. 7 However, in Australia, the name Newman is ranked the 207^th most popular surname with an estimated 16,067 people with that name. 8 And in New Zealand, the name Newman is the 258^th popular surname with an estimated 2,362 people with that name. 9 Canada ranks Newman as 481^st with 10,050 people. 10 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Newman as 244^th with 179 people. 11 The United States ranks Newman as 300^th with 89,532 people. 12

Migration of the Newman family to Ireland

Some of the Newman family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 64 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Newman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the Second Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Second Fleet

Mr. George Newman, (d. 1802), British settler convicted in Surrey, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Third Fleet" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 13
Mr. John Newman, (Scott), (d. 1791), British settler convicted in Essex, England in 1789, sentenced to 7 years for stealing a pig, transported aboard the ship "William and Ann" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 14
Mr. William Newman, (Shackleton), (d. 1792), British settler convicted in Middlesex, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Active" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 14

Following the Second Fleet, other convicts and early settlers arriving in Australia include:

Newman Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

Miss Jane Newman, (Maria), English convict who was convicted in Plymouth, Devon, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Bellona" in July 1792, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14

Newman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. John Newman, British settler who was convicted in Liverpool, Lancashire, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Fortune And Alexander" on 31st December 1805, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 15
Mr. Thomas Newman, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for life for high treason, transported aboard the "Duke of Portland" in January 1807, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he was part of the Despard Plot in 1802 to kill King George III 16
Miss Mary Newman, English convict who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Canada" in March 1810, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 17
John Newman, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Asia" on September 3rd, 1820, settling in New South Wales, Australia 18
Mr. Daniel Newman, English convict who was convicted in Somerset, England for life for burglary, transported aboard the "Caledonia" in 19th June 1822, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 19
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Newman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Newman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Newman, (b. 1814), aged 25, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 20
Mrs. Newman, (b. 1810), aged 29, British settler travelling from London with a child aboard the ship "Oriental" arriving in Port Nicholson, Wellington, New Zealand on 31st January 1840 20
Miss Newman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Tuscan" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 28th September 1842 20
J. L. Newman, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Susan" in 1848
Mr. Newman, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Susan" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand in 1849 20
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Newman migration to Canada +

Newman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Thomas Newman, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750
Mr. David Newman U.E. who settled in Parr Town, Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 21

Newman Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Thomas Newman, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1811
Thomas Newman, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1811
Patrick Newman, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1825
John Newman, who landed in Canada in 1833
John Newman, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1843
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Newman migration to the United States +

Newman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Robart Newman, aged 25, who landed in Virginia in 1618 aboard the ship "Neptune" 22
William Newman, aged 35, who arrived in Virginia in 1622 aboard the ship "Furtherance" 22
Robest Newman, who landed in Virginia in 1623 22
George Newman, who settled in Maine in 1630
Mrs. Newman, who arrived in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Mary & John" 22
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Newman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Richard Newman, who arrived in Virginia in 1702 22
Roger Newman, who landed in Maryland in 1704 22
Adam Newman, who arrived in Virginia in 1704 22
Reuben Newman, who landed in Virginia in 1714 22
John Hendrick Newman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740 22
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Newman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Edouard Newman, who landed in Louisiana in 1805-1809 22
Patrick Newman, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1808 22
John P. Newman, who landed in New York in 1808 22
Frances Newman, aged 28, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1812 22
Charles Newman, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1823 22
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Newman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Jacob Newman, who landed in Arkansas in 1906 22
Michael Newman, who arrived in Arkansas in 1906 22
Annie Mary Newman, who arrived in Alabama in 1928 22

Contemporary Notables of the name Newman (post 1700) +

Paul Leonard Newman (1925-2008), Academy Award, Golden Globe, Cannes Award, and Emmy Award winning American actor and film director, co-founder of Newman's Own which has donated over US$535 million to charity as on November 2018, founder of the SeriousFun Children's Network in 1988
John Henry George "Johnny" Newman (1933-2025), English football player (1951-1972) and manager (1969-1987)
Mick Newman (1932-2022), Canadian-born, English soccer player who played as an inside forward for Dagenham, West Ham United and Dartford
Michael Newman (1957-2024), American lifeguard, retired firefighter and actor known for his role of Michael "Newmie" Newman on Baywatch
Peter Charles Newman CC, CD (b. 1929), Austrian-born, Canadian journalist and writer, known for his books The Canadian Establishment (1975), (1981) and (1998)
Floyd Newman (1931-2023), American saxophonist, session musician and bandleader from Memphis
Theodore R. Newman Jr. (1934-2023), American jurist, Senior Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (1991-2016), the first black chief judge of the court
William S. H. Newman, American politician, U.S. Consul in Saint John's, 1852-61
William "Billy" Newman (1946-2022), Irish footballer who played as a midfielder (1965-1982) including for the Republic of Ireland in 1969
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Historic Events for the Newman family +

HMAS Sydney II

Mr. Charles Albert Newman (1918-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Brighton, Victoria, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 23
Mr. Charles Newman, "Barrymore" Australian Junior Officer Royal Australian Navy from Australia, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 24
Mr. John Newman, British seaman who was aboard the ship "HMS Queen Charlotte" off the coast of Capraia, Italy when she caught fire on the 17th March 1800; listed as survived
Mr. Haydn Walter Newman (b. 1920), British Stoker 1st Class, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and died in the sinking 25
Mr. R E A Newman, British Leading Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 26
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The Newman Motto +

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: Ubi amor ibi fides
Motto Translation: Where there is love there is faith.

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