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

Ausbie, 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 Ausbie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ausbie in America

Ausbie is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ausbie surname appeared 134 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 Ausbie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ausbie 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 Ausbie

The surname AUSBIE is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the late medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "aus," which means "ash tree," suggesting that the name may have been derived from a place name associated with an ash tree or a wooded area where ash trees were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname AUSBIE can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a certain John Ausbie is listed as a resident of the village of Tadcaster. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 14th century.

The AUSBIE name also appears in several historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, indicating its continued presence in the northern counties. For instance, in the Lancashire Wills and Inventories from 1548-1625, there are references to individuals such as Thomas Ausbie and Robert Ausbie, both from the town of Rochdale.

Interestingly, the name AUSBIE has been subjected to various spelling variations throughout history, including Ausby, Ausbye, and Awsby. These variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or the phonetic interpretation of the name by scribes and record-keepers.

One notable figure bearing the AUSBIE surname was Sir John Ausbie (1602-1678), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Lancashire during the English Civil War. He played a significant role in the Royalist cause and was knighted by King Charles I in recognition of his service.

Another historical figure worth mentioning is William Ausbie (1725-1798), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Keighley in Yorkshire. His intricate and innovative timepieces were highly sought after during his lifetime, and some of his works are still preserved in museums today.

In the 19th century, the name AUSBIE gained recognition through the accomplishments of Mary Ausbie (1836-1902), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in the north of England and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

Furthermore, the AUSBIE surname has been associated with various place names in the northern counties, such as Ausbie Lane in Lancashire and Ausbie Green in Yorkshire. These place names may have been derived from the surname itself or vice versa, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the local geography.

It is worth noting that while the surname AUSBIE has its roots in the northern regions of England, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even internationally, as families migrated and settled in new areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ausbie

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

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

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