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

Alsberry, 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 Alsberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alsberry in America

Alsberry is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alsberry surname appeared 126 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 Alsberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alsberry 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 Alsberry

The surname Alsberry is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Gloucestershire, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning old and "burh" meaning a fortified town or borough, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone residing in an old fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1327, where a John Aldesbury is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time. Additionally, records from the 14th century indicate the presence of a family bearing the name Alsberry in the village of Bibury, located in the same county.

In the 16th century, the Alsberry name appeared in the Parish Registers of Cirencester, a prominent town in Gloucestershire. This suggests that the family had established itself in the area and continued to use the surname over several generations.

Notably, the Alsberry name has been associated with several individuals of historical significance. One such person was Sir Edward Alsberry (1570-1632), a prominent landowner and member of the English gentry from Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Cirencester in the early 17th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was John Alsberry (1628-1692), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Swinbrook in Oxfordshire. He was a prominent figure in the Church of England during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Alsberry family expanded their presence beyond Gloucestershire. Records show that a branch of the family settled in the county of Somerset, where they continued to use the surname. One notable individual from this period was William Alsberry (1734-1808), a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Taunton.

During the 19th century, the Alsberry surname gained recognition in the literary world. The poet and writer Mary Alsberry (1810-1888), born in Bristol, published several works of poetry and prose that gained critical acclaim during the Victorian era.

While the Alsberry surname is relatively uncommon today, it remains rooted in its English origins, with a history that spans several centuries and encompasses individuals from various walks of life, including gentry, clergy, merchants, and literary figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alsberry

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

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

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