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

Dansberry, 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 Dansberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dansberry in America

Dansberry is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dansberry surname appeared 175 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 Dansberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dansberry 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 Dansberry

The surname Dansberry is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded references to this name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1198, where it appears as "Danisberge." This spelling suggests a locational connection to a place named Danisberge, which may have been derived from the Old English words "denis" meaning "Danish" and "berg" meaning "hill" or "mountain."

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Dannisbury, Dansborough, and eventually Dansberry. These changes likely reflect regional dialects and the evolution of language. Records from the 13th century indicate that the Dansberry family had established themselves in the county of Gloucestershire, where they held land and property.

One notable early bearer of this surname was Sir William Dansberry, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. Sir William's bravery and service to the Crown were documented in chronicles of the time, providing a glimpse into the historical significance of this family name.

In the 16th century, the Dansberry name appears in parish records from the village of Bisley in Gloucestershire, suggesting a strong connection between the family and this locality. John Dansberry, born in 1532, was a prosperous landowner and farmer in Bisley, and his descendants continued to reside in the area for several generations.

Another noteworthy figure bearing this surname was Thomas Dansberry, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol during the 17th century. His business ventures and civic involvement played a role in shaping the economic and political landscape of the city during that era.

As the centuries progressed, members of the Dansberry family dispersed to other parts of England and beyond, with some emigrating to the American colonies and other parts of the world. Despite this geographical spread, the name has maintained its distinctive spelling and connection to its English origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dansberry

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

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

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