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

Amburn, 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 Amburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amburn in America

Amburn is the 21439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amburn surname appeared 1,219 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 Amburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amburn 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 Amburn

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

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AMBURN can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Aemburne." This historical record, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England.

In the 13th century, the name was also recorded as "Amborne" and "Ambourne," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The name AMBURN has a strong association with several place names in England, such as Amberbourne in Oxfordshire and Amburn in Hampshire. These place names may have influenced the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on the places they lived or originated from.

Notable individuals with the surname AMBURN throughout history include:

1. John AMBURN (c. 1530-1590), an English priest and Catholic martyr who was executed during the reign of Elizabeth I for his religious beliefs.

2. William AMBURN (1639-1712), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, England, who was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting local charities and educational institutions.

3. Mary AMBURN (1765-1845), a British writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and novels during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

4. George AMBURN (1801-1878), a renowned architect from Yorkshire, England, who designed several notable buildings, including churches and country estates.

5. Alice AMBURN (1874-1952), a pioneering British suffragette and women's rights activist who campaigned tirelessly for equal voting rights and political representation for women.

While the surname AMBURN is not among the most common in modern times, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, reflecting the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amburn

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

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

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