Newport

Newport Meaning & Origin

About Newport
The surname Newport is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "newe" meaning "new" and "port" meaning "harbor" or "town." As a result, the surname Newport is believed to have originated as a locational name for individuals who lived in or near a newly established harbor or town. Over time, the surname has spread and is now found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Newport: 4,235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,816
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPRT
🔊 Soundex
N01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 P AO0 R T
🌐 IPA
/ˈnupɔrt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Newport in Braille

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

The name Newport in braille

How to sign the name Newport using Sign Language

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

The name Newport in sign language

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