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

Benberry, 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 Benberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Benberry in America

Benberry is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Benberry surname appeared 147 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 Benberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Benberry 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 Benberry

The surname "BENBERRY" is believed to have originated in England during the early medieval period, likely around the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from a place name, possibly a small village or hamlet that has since been lost to history.

One theory suggests that the name may be derived from the Old English words "benn" meaning "hill" or "ridge" and "bury" meaning "fortified dwelling" or "manor house." This would indicate that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or came from a fortified settlement located on a hill or ridge.

Another possibility is that the name evolved from the Old English word "bere" meaning "barley" or "grain," combined with the suffix "-bury," which could suggest a connection to an agricultural settlement or a place where barley or grain was grown.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname "BENBERRY" appear in various medieval documents and records, such as the Pipe Rolls and the Hundred Rolls, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These records often list individuals by their surnames, providing valuable insight into the origins and dispersal of family names across England.

One notable individual bearing the surname "BENBERRY" was Sir Robert Benberry, a knight who lived during the 15th century and fought in the Wars of the Roses. He is mentioned in several historical accounts and chronicles from that period, indicating the prominence of the family during that time.

In the 16th century, a man named John Benberry was recorded as a landowner and tenant farmer in the county of Oxfordshire. He is mentioned in various land records and legal documents from the mid-1500s, providing evidence of the family's presence in that region.

During the 17th century, a playwright and poet named Thomas Benberry gained some recognition for his works, although his literary output has largely been lost to time. He is mentioned in several contemporaneous accounts of the London theater scene and is believed to have been active in the latter half of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname "BENBERRY" was Sir William Benberry, a wealthy merchant and landowner who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Bristol. He is recorded as having been involved in various civic and philanthropic endeavors, with his name appearing in numerous records and documents from that era.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Benberry, a renowned botanist and naturalist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She is credited with documenting and cataloging numerous plant species found in the English countryside, and her work was highly regarded by her contemporaries.

While the surname "BENBERRY" is not among the most common in England today, its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period, and its history is intertwined with the lives of notable individuals who played their part in shaping the cultural, literary, and scientific landscapes of their respective eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Benberry

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

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

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