Newsom
Newsom is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Niweham," meaning "new village" or "new dwelling." The name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived in a newly established settlement. Variations of the surname include Newsom, Newson, and Nighum.
Notable individuals with the surname Newsom include Gavin Newsom, the current Governor of California. He previously
The geographic distribution of the Newsom surname is most concentrated in English-speaking countries, particularly the United