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

Ausberry, 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 Ausberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ausberry in America

Ausberry is the 83834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ausberry surname appeared 224 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 Ausberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ausberry 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 Ausberry

The surname Ausberry is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "auze" and "berie," which together mean "hill of ashes" or "ashen hill." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near or on a hill covered in ashes, perhaps from a nearby village or settlement that had been burned down.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ausberry can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. In these rolls, a person named Roger Ausebery is listed as residing in the county of Oxfordshire.

The Ausberry name also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, which were tax records from the reign of King Edward III. In these rolls, a John Ausebury is listed as living in the village of Chipping Norton, also located in Oxfordshire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Ausberry was sometimes spelled variations such as Awsberie, Awsebury, or Ausbury. These alternate spellings can be found in various parish records and court documents from that era.

One notable individual with the surname Ausberry was Richard Ausberry, who was born in 1642 in the village of Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire. He was a farmer and landowner, and records indicate that he was involved in legal disputes over property boundaries and rights of way.

Another person of historical significance was Mary Ausberry, born in 1701 in the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire. She was a midwife and is mentioned in several parish records from the early 18th century for her role in assisting with childbirth in the local community.

In the 19th century, a man named William Ausberry gained some prominence as a skilled carpenter and woodworker. Born in 1812 in the village of Bloxham, Oxfordshire, he was known for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture-making skills, and several examples of his work can still be found in local museums and private collections.

An individual named John Ausberry, born in 1854 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, was a respected teacher and headmaster at several schools in the area. He was instrumental in promoting education and literacy among the local population and was recognized for his efforts during his lifetime.

Finally, a notable figure from the early 20th century was Emily Ausberry, born in 1892 in the town of Bicester, Oxfordshire. She was a suffragette and activist who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and the right to vote. She was arrested and imprisoned several times for her involvement in protests and demonstrations, but her determination and commitment to the cause earned her respect and admiration from her contemporaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ausberry

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

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

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