Newbrough

Newbrough Meaning & Origin

About Newbrough
The surname Newbrough is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "neowe" meaning "new" and "burh" meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a newly built fortress or castle. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Newborough or Newbrow.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Newbrough: 741
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,285
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NPR
πŸ”Š Soundex
N016020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 B R AW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnubraʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Newbrough in Braille

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

The name Newbrough in braille

How to sign the name Newbrough using Sign Language

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

The name Newbrough in sign language

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