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

Albury, 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 Albury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albury in America

Albury is the 18177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albury surname appeared 1,531 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Albury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albury 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 Albury

The surname Albury is of English origin, derived from the place name Albury, which is found in several locations across England, including Surrey, Hertfordshire, and Oxfordshire. The name is believed to have originated in the Anglo-Saxon era, with the earliest recorded spelling dating back to the late 11th century.

The name Albury is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "ald" or "eald," meaning "old," and "burg," meaning "fortified town" or "stronghold." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an ancient settlement or fortified place. Alternatively, some sources suggest that the name could derive from the Old English personal name "Aldburh" or "Aelfburh," combined with the word "burg."

In the Domesday Book of 1086, compiled by order of William the Conqueror, there are several references to places named Albury or similar spellings, such as Aldebury and Aldeberie. This indicates that the name was well-established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Albury was John de Albury, who lived in Oxfordshire in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Sir William Albury, a Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in the late 15th century. In the 16th century, there was a prominent family named Albury residing in Surrey, including Thomas Albury (c. 1520-1590), a landowner and local official.

In the 17th century, John Albury (1593-1663) was a Puritan clergyman and writer who served as the Rector of Stanton Harcourt in Oxfordshire. Another individual with the surname was Mary Albury (1670-1738), who was born in London and became a renowned actress and singer in the early 18th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several Alburys achieved recognition in various fields. Richard Albury (1765-1842) was a successful merchant and philanthropist in London, while Joseph Albury (1786-1849) was a British naval officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. Additionally, Henry Albury (1784-1857) was a prominent evangelical writer and theologian who published works on biblical prophecy.

Throughout history, the surname Albury has been associated with various places, including the villages of Albury in Surrey and Hertfordshire, as well as the town of Albury in New South Wales, Australia, which was named after the English locations. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, reflecting the rich history and diversity of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albury

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

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

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