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

Ambush, 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 Ambush surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ambush in America

Ambush is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ambush surname appeared 380 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 Ambush.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ambush 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 Ambush

The surname "AMBUSH" is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ambyscan," which means "to lie in wait" or "to ambush." This name likely referred to someone who was known for their skills in ambushing or surprising their enemies.

In the 13th century, a record of a man named Richard Ambushe can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire. This is one of the earliest known instances of the name in written records. Additionally, there are references to places called "Ambush" or "Ambushe" in various medieval documents, suggesting that the name may have originated from a location where ambushes were common.

One of the most notable figures with the surname "AMBUSH" was Sir John Ambush, a military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 14th century. He was known for his tactical skills and his ability to set up ambushes against the French forces.

In the 16th century, a family called the Ambushes resided in the county of Devon, England. One member of this family, William Ambush, was a wealthy merchant and landowner who left a significant inheritance to his descendants.

Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Ambush, who was born in 1632 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious works during the English Civil War period.

In the 18th century, a man named James Ambush was a successful businessman and shipowner in the city of Bristol, England. He was involved in the transatlantic trade and played a role in the city's maritime history.

Despite its relatively uncommon occurrence, the surname "AMBUSH" has a rich history and has been associated with various individuals from different walks of life throughout the centuries in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ambush

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

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

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