Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈnu.pɔɹt/(American English) /ˈnju.pɔɹt/(American English) /ˈnuː.pɔːt/(British English) /ˈnjuː.pɔːt/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Given to one who came from the town of Newport (which means simply "new port"), which was the name of several English towns.

Related Names

Rootsniwe + portus

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Entry updated December 1, 2024