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

Cheeseborough, 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 Cheeseborough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheeseborough in America

Cheeseborough is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheeseborough surname appeared 195 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 Cheeseborough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheeseborough 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 Cheeseborough

The surname Cheeseborough is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval era. It is a locational surname, derived from the place name "Cheeseborough" or "Cheesebury," which were once small villages located in various parts of England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation compiled in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror. In this document, the name appears as "Chese Borough," referring to a hamlet near the town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.

The name itself is believed to be a compound of the Old English words "cese" or "cyse," meaning cheese, and "burgh" or "burh," meaning a fortified town or settlement. This suggests that the original inhabitants of these villages may have been involved in the production or trade of cheese, which was a significant part of the local economy at the time.

One notable bearer of the Cheeseborough name was Sir John Cheeseborough, a prominent landowner and knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. Records indicate that he participated in several military campaigns and held considerable influence in the region surrounding his estate in Wiltshire.

Another early figure with this surname was William Cheeseborough, a merchant and alderman who resided in the city of London during the 16th century. He played an active role in the governance of the city and was known for his philanthropic endeavors, including the endowment of a charity school for underprivileged children.

In the 17th century, the Cheeseborough family established themselves in the county of Shropshire, where they owned substantial landholdings and were respected members of the local gentry. One notable member of this branch was Robert Cheeseborough, born in 1632, who served as a magistrate and Member of Parliament for the borough of Ludlow.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Cheeseborough name spread across various parts of England, with families residing in counties such as Yorkshire, Cheshire, and Somerset. Notable individuals from this period include the artist James Cheeseborough (1735-1805), whose landscapes and portraiture were highly regarded in his time, and the industrialist Samuel Cheeseborough (1789-1867), who owned several textile mills in the North of England.

While the name Cheeseborough is not as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of England's rural communities and their involvement in the production and trade of agricultural goods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheeseborough

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

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

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