NEWHOUSE
Also recorded as New House
Newhouse
Newhouse is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words 'neowe', meaning new, and 'hūs', meaning house. The name likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in a newly built house, or possibly as an occupational name for a builder or architect.
History
The Newhouse surname can be traced back to medieval England, with records showing its presence in various regions across the country. It is believed that different branches of the Newhouse family may have originated in different areas, leading to the spread of the surname.
Notable Individuals
1. John Newhouse (1805–1879)
- A renowned architect in Victorian England, known for his innovative designs of residential buildings.
2. Emily Newhouse (1852–1920)
- An influential suffragette who played a key role in the fight for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.
Distribution
The Newhouse surname is relatively uncommon in modern-day Britain, with a scattered distribution across the country. It is most prevalent in regions with historical connections to its origins, such as the southern counties of England.
Variant Spellings
Variants of the Newhouse surname include Newhous, Newhaus, and Newhoose, each reflecting different phonetic interpretations over the centuries.
References
- P. H. Reaney, "A Dictionary of English Surnames", Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Ancestry.com - Newhouse Surname Origin.
There are approximately 634 people named Newhouse in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Newhouse.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Korstiaan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Barbara
- Christine
- Deborah
- Donna
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Linda
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Victoria