Newgarden

Newgarden is a surname of English origin. It is commonly regarded as a toponymic name, likely derived from a place name describing a “new garden” or a land feature associated with gardening. The surname appears in English-speaking countries and is carried by individuals across various fields, though it remains relatively uncommon outside these populations.

Notable people with the surname include Joseph Newgarden (born 1990), an American professional racing driver who competes in the IndyCar Series. He has established himself as a prominent figure in American open-wheel racing, accumulating multiple race wins and podium finishes over the course of his career. Newgarden has driven for teams such as Team Penske, earning recognition for consistency, speed, and competitive performance on a variety of tracks and conditions.

In addition to its association with Joseph Newgarden, the surname is occasionally encountered in historical records and contemporary contexts, but it does not belong to a widely referenced family in the public sphere beyond its notable sports figure. The name’s distribution reflects general patterns of English-origin surnames that spread through migration to North America and other English-speaking regions.