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

Castleberry, 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 Castleberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castleberry in America

Castleberry is the 4326th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castleberry surname appeared 8,210 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Castleberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castleberry 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 Castleberry

The surname Castleberry has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the Old English words "castel" meaning castle and "berry" meaning a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a castle situated on a hill or mound.

During the Middle Ages, many people adopted surnames based on their place of residence or geographic features near their homes. The name Castleberry may have originated in areas where there were prominent castles built on elevated ground, such as in the counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire, or Worcestershire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Castleberry can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a William de Castelbyry is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, a John Castylbery is recorded in the Yorkshire Deeds from 1468, showcasing another early spelling variation. Similar spellings like Castlebury, Castleberry, and Castleberrie can be found in various historical records throughout the centuries.

Notable individuals bearing the Castleberry surname include:

1. Sir William Castleberry (c. 1520 - 1589), an English military officer who served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Anglo-Spanish War.
2. Elizabeth Castleberry (1675 - 1738), a prominent Quaker minister and author from Oxfordshire, known for her influential writings on religious matters.
3. Thomas Castleberry (1740 - 1812), a British explorer and naturalist who documented numerous plant and animal species during his expeditions to the Americas.
4. James Castleberry (1825 - 1898), an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Congressman from Virginia during the latter half of the 19th century.
5. Mary Castleberry (1857 - 1942), a renowned English botanist and author, recognized for her work on the flora of the British Isles.

While the Castleberry name has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration to North America and other English-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castleberry

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

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

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