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

Bembery, 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 Bembery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bembery in America

Bembery is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bembery surname appeared 111 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 Bembery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bembery 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 Bembery

The surname Bembery is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its roots tracing back to the county of Dorset. The name is thought to be derived from a place name, specifically a small village or hamlet called Bembery, which no longer exists.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bembery can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Dorset, a historical record of tax payments made to the King, dating back to the late 12th century. The name appears as "de Bemberia," suggesting its connection to the aforementioned village.

While there is no definitive documentation of the name's appearance in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, some scholars speculate that it may have been recorded under a slightly different spelling or as a variation of a similar place name.

In the 14th century, records indicate that a notable figure named Sir William Bembery was a prominent landowner and knight in the county of Somerset. His family is believed to have held significant influence in the region during that era.

During the 16th century, a merchant and explorer named John Bembery (1525-1592) gained recognition for his voyages to the West Indies and his role in establishing trade routes between England and the Caribbean islands. His journals and logbooks from these expeditions have been preserved and provide valuable insights into the maritime history of that period.

Another notable individual with the surname Bembery was Margaret Bembery (1671-1738), a renowned herbalist and apothecary who practiced in the city of London. Her writings on the medicinal properties of various plants were highly regarded in her time and contributed to the advancement of traditional medicine.

In the 19th century, Charles Bembery (1812-1886) was a prominent figure in the field of architecture and urban planning. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and public spaces in London, many of which still stand today as testament to his artistic vision and innovative techniques.

It is worth noting that while the surname Bembery has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora over the centuries. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the rich heritage and significance of this surname in the context of British history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bembery

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

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

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