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

Derryberry, 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 Derryberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derryberry in America

Derryberry is the 15985th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derryberry surname appeared 1,816 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Derryberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derryberry 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 Derryberry

The surname DERRYBERRY has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England and Ireland. It is derived from the Old English words "dere" meaning "deer" and "berie" meaning "berry", suggesting a connection to a location known for deer and berries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Dereberie". This entry refers to a place in Gloucestershire, England, which likely served as the ancestral home for some of the earliest bearers of the name.

During the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Derebury, Derrebury, and Derybury, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings at the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes.

In the 16th century, records show the name appearing in the form "Derryberry" in parts of Shropshire and Worcestershire in England. This suggests that the name had become more established in these regions, perhaps due to the migration of families from other areas.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Derryberry (1589-1654), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Worcestershire during the English Civil War. He played a role in supporting the Royalist cause and was knighted for his loyalty to King Charles I.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Derryberry (1663-1721), a Quaker minister and author from Gloucestershire. He wrote several religious tracts and was known for his advocacy of pacifism and social justice.

In Ireland, the name Derryberry is thought to have originated from anglicized versions of Irish Gaelic surnames, such as Ó Dairíne or Ó Dairbhre, which also have connections to places rich in berries and deer.

One notable Irish bearer of the name was Patrick Derryberry (1742-1815), a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War as part of the Irish Brigade in the Continental Army.

Throughout the centuries, the Derryberry surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, soldiers, and clergymen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derryberry

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

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

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