Origins of the Newton surname
What does the name Newton mean?
The Newton surname is English, and is believed to have geographic origins. It derives from someone who was from the 'new town or farmstead', and has been found in records from the 1200s to the modern day. Because of the nature of this point of origin, there are Newtons in every county and a near countless number of potential places (at least 140 have been noted) that this name could have arisen.
Alternative variations of the name Newton
Newton, Newtone, Newdon, Newtun, Nuton
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Common jobs for Newtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Newtons in 1921
Dressmaker
975
Cotton Weaver
705
Living On Own Means
481
Domestic Servant
460
General Servant Domestic
460
Common male occupations for Newtons in 1921
Coal Miner
1,116
General Labourer
787
Agricultural Labourer
744
Farmer
676
Joiner
497
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