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

Ausburn, 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 Ausburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ausburn in America

Ausburn is the 39281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ausburn surname appeared 560 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 Ausburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ausburn 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 Ausburn

The surname Ausburn has its origins in England, and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "austen" meaning "eastern" and "burne" meaning "a stream or brook." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to a stream or brook located in the eastern part of a particular area or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ausburn can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Robert de Austburne is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already established by the late 13th century, and may have referred to someone who lived near an eastern brook or stream in the county of Worcestershire.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Austborne, Austburne, and Ausbourne, reflecting the evolving nature of surname spellings during that time period. One notable figure was John Ausburn, a merchant and alderman who lived in Stratford-upon-Avon in the late 1500s, and is mentioned in several historical documents related to the town's affairs.

The Ausburn name also has connections to the village of Auseburn in Northumberland, which was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1197 and may have been the place of origin for some families bearing the surname. This village name likely derived from the Old English words "austen" and "burna," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographical roots.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the Ausburn surname was William Ausburn (1629-1690), a wealthy landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. His estate and family are mentioned in various historical records from the period.

Another notable individual was John Ausburn (1728-1805), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, who was involved in various charitable endeavors and left a substantial legacy upon his death.

Throughout the centuries, the Ausburn surname has also been associated with various occupations and professions, including farmers, tradesmen, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and roles of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ausburn

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

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

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