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

Ambersley, 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 Ambersley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ambersley in America

Ambersley is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ambersley surname appeared 142 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 Ambersley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ambersley 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 Ambersley

The surname Ambersley has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is a locational name, derived from a place called Ambersley, which is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire. The name Ambersley itself is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "amber" and "leah," which translate to "amber" and "meadow" or "clearing," respectively.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ambersley can be found in the Worcestershire County Records, where a Robert de Ambersley is mentioned in an entry from 1275. This suggests that the name had already been established as a locational surname by the 13th century.

In the late 14th century, the Ambersley family appears to have been prominent landowners in the Worcestershire area. Historical records from this period mention a John Ambersley, who held significant land and property rights in the village of Ambersley and surrounding areas.

During the 16th century, the surname Ambersley began to spread beyond the confines of Worcestershire. In 1537, a Thomas Ambersley is recorded as being a merchant in the city of London. This suggests that members of the Ambersley family had begun to establish themselves in urban centers, likely due to economic opportunities.

One notable figure bearing the Ambersley surname was Sir William Ambersley (1551-1627), a prominent lawyer and member of the English Parliament during the reign of King James I. He served as the Recorder of London and was knighted in 1603 for his legal services.

In the 17th century, the Ambersley family continued to maintain a presence in both rural Worcestershire and urban areas like London. Records from this period mention an Edward Ambersley (1612-1678), who was a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol.

Another individual of note was Reverend John Ambersley (1678-1743), a clergyman in the Church of England who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in the village of Ambersley from 1712 until his death.

As the centuries progressed, the Ambersley surname continued to be found across various regions of England, with some members of the family achieving notable positions in fields such as law, commerce, and the clergy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ambersley

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

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

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