Newmark

Newmark is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, with roots dating back to medieval England. The name is derived from the Old English words "neowe," meaning new, and "mearc," meaning boundary or mark. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a new boundary or landmark.

The surname Newmark is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most individuals bearing the name located in specific regions such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The Newmark family may have historically been involved in trade or land ownership, as indicated by the association with boundary or mark in the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Newmark include John Newmark, a prominent businessman in the textile industry during the Victorian era, and Sarah Newmark, a renowned author of historical fiction in the 20th century.

The Newmark surname has evolved over the centuries, with variations including Newmarch and Newmirk. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage of the Anglo-Saxon origins of this British surname.

There are approximately 119 people named Newmark in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Newmark.

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

  • Benjamin
  • David
  • Dudley
  • Jason
  • John
  • Joshua
  • Leon
  • Matthew
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • Wade

Female

  • Dalia
  • Devina
  • Geraldine
  • Hetty
  • Hilary
  • Jane
  • Jodie
  • Katherine
  • Rebecca
  • Ruth
  • Shirley
  • Tracy

Similar and related surnames

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