Newberry

Newberry Meaning & Origin

About Newberry
The surname Newberry is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "neowe" meaning "new" and "byrig" meaning "fortified place" or "town." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Newberry can be interpreted as "dweller at the new fortified town." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with a newly established settlement or town.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Newberry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Newberry: 13,482
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,675
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.57

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Newberry based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Newberry is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 B EH2 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnuˌbΙ›ri/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Newberry in Braille

Here's how to represent Newberry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Newberry in braille

How to sign the name Newberry using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Newberry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Newberry in sign language

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