About Newnham
The surname Newnham is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "neowe" meaning "new" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Newnham can be interpreted as "dweller at the new homestead" or "one who comes from the new enclosure." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived in or near a newly established settlement or farm.
The surname Newnham is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Newnham based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Newnham in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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