2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Auttonberry
A locational surname derived from a place called Auttonberry in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Auttonberry. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Auttonberry 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Auttonberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Auttonberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Auttonberry
The surname Auttonberry is of English origin, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "atten" meaning "at the" and "berry" referring to a berry bush or patch of berries. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual or family who lived near a prominent berry bush or patch.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a William Atonbery is listed as a resident of Oxfordshire. The spelling variations at the time included Atonberie, Atonbury, and Atunbery.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a John Attonbery is mentioned in 1348. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of England by this time.
The Auttonberry name also has connections to place names. In the Domesday Book of 1086, there is a reference to a settlement called "Atonberie" in Gloucestershire. While the exact link between this place name and the surname is unclear, it is possible that the surname originated from this location.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Auttonberry. One of the earliest was Sir Richard Auttonberry (c. 1320-1387), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was rewarded with lands in Warwickshire for his service.
Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Auttonberry (c. 1560-1623), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Devon. She funded the construction of a school and almshouses in her hometown.
In the 18th century, John Auttonberry (1712-1792) was a renowned botanist and horticulturist who authored several influential works on plant cultivation and gardening.
During the Victorian era, Margaret Auttonberry (1825-1901) was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the earliest schools for girls in London.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Arthur Auttonberry (1879-1957) was a distinguished architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the Art Deco movement.
While the surname Auttonberry is not among the most common in English-speaking countries today, its rich history and connections to various places and notable individuals make it a fascinating name to explore.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Auttonberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Auttonberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Auttonberry 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 Auttonberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 111
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Auttonberry
Auttonberry 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,510 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,836 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 12,510 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,836 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 Auttonberry 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 | #148,347 | #143,511 | 3.3% |
| Count | 111 | 118 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Auttonberry bearers went from 111 to 118 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,836 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #143,511.
FAQ
Auttonberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Auttonberry?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Auttonberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Auttonberry?
Auttonberry ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Auttonberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Auttonberry.
Has Auttonberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Auttonberry went from 111 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Auttonberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Auttonberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Auttonberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Auttonberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Hispanic (2.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Auttonberry (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 Auttonberry mean?
A locational surname derived from a place called Auttonberry in England. 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 Auttonberry (0.04 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 last name Auttonberry?
See how many people have the last name Auttonberry on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.