Newey

Newey Meaning & Origin

About Newey
The surname Newey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "neowe," meaning "new," and the suffix "-ey," meaning "island" or "enclosure." Therefore, the surname Newey is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived on or near a newly created island or enclosure. It may also have been a nickname given to someone who was considered innovative or forward-thinking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Newey: 496
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Newey 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 Newey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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🔊 Soundex
N000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/nui/
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('N', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Newey in Braille

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

The name Newey in braille

How to sign the name Newey using Sign Language

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

The name Newey in sign language

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