Find out how popular the last name Abrey is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Abrey.

Abrey, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Abrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Abrey in America

Abrey is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Abrey surname appeared 248 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Abrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Abrey to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Abrey

The surname ABREY is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name Æðelbriht, composed of the elements æðele, meaning "noble", and briht, meaning "bright" or "illustrious". It is believed to have originated in the region of Cambridgeshire during the Anglo-Saxon period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ABREY can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ailbriht" and "Albriht". This suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest.

The name ABREY underwent various spelling variations throughout history, including Albrey, Aubrey, Aubry, and Avery. These variations often reflected regional dialects and scribal preferences in record-keeping.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1230 as "Albredus de Horseden", referring to a landowner from Horsenden, Buckinghamshire. This early documentary evidence provides insight into the geographic distribution of the name during the medieval period.

One notable bearer of the name ABREY was Sir John Aubrey (1626-1697), an English antiquary, naturalist, and author. His work, "Brief Lives," a collection of short biographical notes, has become an invaluable source for historians studying the 17th century.

Another prominent figure was William Aubrey (c. 1529-1595), an English lawyer and member of the Middle Temple. He served as a Member of Parliament for Wallingford in 1589.

In the literary realm, the name ABREY is associated with John Aubrey (1626-1697), an English writer and diarist. His work, "Miscellanies," provides valuable insights into the culture and society of 17th century England.

The name ABREY also has connections to the world of art. John Aubrey (1667-1700), an English painter, was known for his portraits of notable figures of his time, including Sir Isaac Newton.

Lastly, in the field of science, John Aubrey (1714-1758), an English physicist and mathematician, made significant contributions to the study of optics and the nature of light.

While the surname ABREY has undergone various spelling changes over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, reflecting the rich linguistic heritage of the English language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Abrey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Abrey.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Abrey was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Abrey has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Abrey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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