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

Albuerne, 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 Albuerne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albuerne in America

Albuerne is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albuerne surname appeared 134 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 Albuerne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albuerne 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 Albuerne

The surname Albuerne is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning old, and "burna" meaning a stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an old stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aldeburne." This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in various parts of England.

During the Middle Ages, the name was also found in various forms, including "Aldbourne," "Albourne," and "Alborne." These variations likely arose due to differences in regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname Albuerne was Sir William Albuerne, a knight who served under King Edward I during the Welsh Wars. He was born around 1250 and played a significant role in the conquest of Wales.

Another historical figure bearing this name was John Albuerne, a merchant and landowner who lived in the 14th century. He was born in the village of Aldbourne, Wiltshire, and his name appears in several land records from that era.

During the 16th century, the name Albuerne was also associated with the family of Thomas Albuerne, a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire. His descendants continued to hold significant estates in the region for several generations.

In the 17th century, a prominent individual with the surname Albuerne was Robert Albuerne, a clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Peter's Church in Northampton from 1642 to 1675. He was known for his religious writings and sermons.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Albuerne, born in 1685, who was a pioneering educator and philanthropist. She founded several schools for underprivileged children in London and worked tirelessly to promote education for women during a time when it was not widely available.

These examples demonstrate the long history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the surname Albuerne throughout the centuries, highlighting its enduring presence in various regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albuerne

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

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 Albuerne 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 Albuerne 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 Albuerne was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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