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

Elsberry, 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 Elsberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elsberry in America

Elsberry is the 18841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elsberry surname appeared 1,452 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 Elsberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elsberry 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 Elsberry

The surname Elsberry originated in England, specifically in the counties of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, during the medieval period. The name is thought to derive from the Old English words "ælles" (meaning "another's") and "burh" (meaning "fortified place" or "manor"), suggesting that the first bearers of the name may have lived near or worked at a manor owned by someone else.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1195, where it appears as "Ellesbury." This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a Hugo de Ellesbury, indicating the name's presence during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Ellesbury," "Ellesbery," and "Ellesburi," reflecting the lack of standardized spelling at the time. One notable individual from this period was John de Ellesbury, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327.

During the 15th century, the name continued to evolve, with variants like "Ellysberry" and "Ellysbery" emerging. A prominent figure from this era was William Elsberry, who was mentioned in the Staffordshire Assize Rolls of 1477.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name became more consistent, with "Elsberry" being the predominant form. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Elsberry, who was born in Derbyshire in 1543 and served as a member of the local gentry.

The 17th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the Elsberry name, including Robert Elsberry (1612-1678), a successful merchant and landowner in Staffordshire, and Elizabeth Elsberry (1627-1701), a renowned herbalist and healer from Derbyshire.

In the 18th century, the Elsberry family continued to establish itself in various parts of England, with individuals like John Elsberry (1723-1798), a prominent lawyer and judge in London, and Samuel Elsberry (1748-1824), a renowned architect and builder who contributed to the development of several English cities.

As the surname spread across England and beyond, it underwent further variations in spelling, such as "Elsbury," "Elsbery," and "Elsbree." However, the core form of "Elsberry" remained prominent, and the name continued to be associated with individuals of notable accomplishments in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elsberry

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

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

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