2000
#12,845
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,196
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.81
Rare Last name
Atteberry
An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "at the fort or stronghold near a berry-growing area."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,338 Americans carry the last name Atteberry. That puts it at #14,136 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 146,602 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Atteberry surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 146,602
Census rank
#14,136
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,039 bearers of the surname Atteberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14136th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Atteberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Atteberry
The surname Atteberry has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place where wild strawberries or "atten berries" grew in abundance. The earliest known spelling variations of the name include Ateberry, Aettebury, and Atebyri, among others.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Atteberry surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, dated 1194. This historical record mentions a William de Atebyri, who was likely a landholder or peasant from the area. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain an entry for a Hugo de Atebyri, suggesting the name's presence in various parts of England during that time.
In the 14th century, the Atteberry surname appeared in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire, where a John Atebyri was listed as a taxpayer. This record provides valuable insight into the name's distribution and prevalence among different social classes during that period.
Notable individuals bearing the Atteberry surname include Sir Robert Atteberry (1542-1612), a prominent English lawyer and member of the Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another distinguished figure was William Atteberry (1678-1743), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Lincolnshire, whose innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.
In the 17th century, the Atteberry family established roots in the village of Atterbury, located in the county of Oxfordshire. This place name is believed to be a variation of the original surname, further reinforcing the locational connection.
Other historical figures associated with the Atteberry surname include:
1. Thomas Atteberry (1625-1698), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol.
2. Elizabeth Atteberry (1760-1824), a celebrated author and poet from Warwickshire.
3. James Atteberry (1812-1887), a renowned architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London.
4. Samuel Atteberry (1868-1942), a pioneering explorer and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Australian outback.
5. Margaret Atteberry (1902-1988), a respected academic and historian who specialized in medieval English literature.
While the Atteberry surname may have evolved over time and spread across various regions, its roots can be traced back to the medieval English landscape, where it originated as a locational name reflecting the natural abundance of wild strawberries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Atteberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Atteberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Atteberry bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Atteberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 1,796
- Two or more races4.7% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 87
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 24
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 23
- Black or African American0.7% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Atteberry
Atteberry appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,213
+17 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Down 837 places
2020
#14,136
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,039
-174 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,845 | 2,196 | 0.81 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,682 | 2,213 | 0.75 | +17 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 837 places |
| 2020 | #14,136 | 2,039 | 0.68 | -174 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 454 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Atteberry surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,682 | #14,136 | -3.3% |
| Count | 2,213 | 2,039 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.68 | -9.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Atteberry bearers went from 2,213 to 2,039 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 454 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,682 to #14,136.
FAQ
Atteberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Atteberry?
Name Census estimates that about 2,338 living Americans carry the surname Atteberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 146,602 residents.
How common is Atteberry?
Atteberry ranks #14,136 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,039 people with the surname Atteberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,338), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Atteberry.
Has Atteberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Atteberry went from 2,213 recorded bearers to 2,039. That is a decrease of 174 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,682 to #14,136.
What does the Census say about the background of Atteberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Atteberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Atteberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (1,796 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Atteberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Two or More Races (4.7%), Hispanic (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Atteberry (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Atteberry mean?
An English habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "at the fort or stronghold near a berry-growing area." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Atteberry (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Atteberry?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.