NEWLANDS
Newlands
Newlands is a British surname derived from the Old English words "niwe," meaning new, and "land," referring to land or territory. The surname is of toponymic origin, indicating that the original bearers lived near or on newly cultivated land.
Origin and Distribution
The Newlands surname is most commonly found in southern England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. The name's distribution can be traced back to medieval times, suggesting a long history of settlement in these regions.
Notable Bearers
John Newlands (1837–1898)
- John Newlands was a British chemist known for his work on the periodic table of elements. He was the first to arrange the known elements in order of atomic weight, leading to the formulation of the law of octaves.
Sarah Newlands (born 1985)
- Sarah Newlands is a contemporary British artist renowned for her abstract paintings. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK and internationally.
Variants and Derivatives
Variants of the Newlands surname include Newland and Newlin. Over time, spelling variations and regional dialects have given rise to these alternate forms of the surname.
References
- Hanks, P., Hodges, F., & Mills, A. D. (2002). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 2,301 people named Newlands in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,747th most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Newlands.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Bridget
- Claire
- Debra
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Susan