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

Cheesebrough, 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 Cheesebrough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheesebrough in America

Cheesebrough is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheesebrough surname appeared 126 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 Cheesebrough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheesebrough 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 Cheesebrough

The surname Cheesebrough originates from England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from a combination of the Old English words "cyse" meaning cheese, and "burgh" meaning a fortified town or manor. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, referring to someone who was a cheesemaker or merchant living in a particular town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where it is spelled "Chesesburgh." This document was a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I, providing valuable insights into the distribution and variations of surnames in medieval England.

The Cheesebrough name also appeared in other historical records, such as the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1322, where it was recorded as "Chesesburgh." Feet of Fines were legal documents that recorded land transactions, often providing clues about the locations and movements of families bearing certain surnames.

In the 16th century, the name began to take on its more modern spelling of "Cheesebrough." One notable figure from this era was Robert Cheesebrough, a merchant and alderman who lived in the city of London during the late 1500s. He was involved in various civic affairs and served as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers in 1587.

Another significant individual with the Cheesebrough surname was William Cheesebrough, who was born in 1594 in Waltham Abbey, Essex. He was a prominent Puritan clergyman and author, known for his work "The Scriptural Doctrine of Divine Predestination," published in 1646.

In the 17th century, the Cheesebrough family established roots in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded immigrants was Peter Cheesebrough, who arrived in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1639. He later settled in Stonington, Connecticut, where he became a prominent landowner and a founding member of the local Congregational church.

During the 18th century, the Cheesebrough name continued to spread across various parts of New England and beyond. Notable figures from this period include Elihu Cheesebrough, a Revolutionary War soldier from Connecticut who fought at the Battle of White Plains in 1776, and Nathaniel Cheesebrough, a successful merchant and shipowner from Stonington, Connecticut, who lived from 1723 to 1809.

As the centuries progressed, the Cheesebrough surname continued to be represented by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, entrepreneurs, and public servants. While the origins of the name can be traced back to medieval England, its legacy has been shaped by generations of Cheesebrough families who have contributed to the rich tapestry of history across different regions and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheesebrough

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

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

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