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

Elsbury, 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 Elsbury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elsbury in America

Elsbury is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elsbury surname appeared 605 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 Elsbury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elsbury 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 Elsbury

The surname Elsbury originates from England and is believed to have its roots in the late 12th century. The name is derived from a combination of the Old English words "ald" meaning old and "burgh" meaning a fortified town or settlement. It is likely that the name originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who came from an older, well-established town or borough.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elsbury can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1205, where it appears as "Aldeburgh". These historical records were financial records maintained by the English government, indicating that individuals with variations of this surname were present in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Aldebur" and "Aldebiry" in the Feet of Fines records, which were documents related to land transactions. This suggests that the Elsbury family may have held land or property during this period.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the surname Elsbury. However, it does mention several places with similar names, such as Aldborough in Norfolk and Aldbury in Hertfordshire, which could have been the original places of origin for individuals who later adopted the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Elsbury throughout history include:

1. Sir John Elsbury (1564-1636), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Ludlow in the early 17th century.

2. William Elsbury (1709-1789), a renowned clockmaker from London who was known for his intricate and highly accurate timepieces.

3. Elizabeth Elsbury (1787-1862), an English author and poet who published several works, including "The Village Maid" and "Poems on Various Subjects".

4. Thomas Elsbury (1820-1896), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.

5. Margaret Elsbury (1876-1958), an English suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's right to vote and worked alongside Emmeline Pankhurst.

While the surname Elsbury is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in England. The name's evolution and variations over the centuries reflect the changing linguistic and cultural influences that have shaped English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elsbury

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

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

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