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

Gadberry, 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 Gadberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gadberry in America

Gadberry is the 15104th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gadberry surname appeared 1,953 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 Gadberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gadberry 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 Gadberry

The surname Gadberry is of English origin, with roots traceable to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "gad" meaning "goad" or "sting" and "bury" meaning "a manor or dwelling place." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual residing in a location associated with goads or stinging insects.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, which mentions a John Gadbury. Another early reference is in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield from 1317, where a Robert Gaddebury is listed.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Gaddebury, Gadbury, and Gadbyry, reflecting the evolving spellings common during that era. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Gadbury, a renowned English astrologer and mathematician who lived from 1628 to 1704. His works on astrology and almanacs were widely circulated and influential in his time.

Moving into the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname continued to be found in various records across England. One noteworthy mention is in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a William Gadberry was recorded as being christened in 1598.

The 18th century brought forth another prominent figure bearing the Gadberry name, John Gadbury, who was born in 1692 and became a notable English astrologer and writer. He published several works on astrology and celestial phenomena, contributing to the field's development during that era.

In the 19th century, the name Gadberry appeared in various locations throughout England, with individuals such as Henry Gadberry (born in 1810 in Lincolnshire) and George Gadberry (born in 1845 in Gloucestershire) being recorded in parish records and census data.

While the surname Gadberry may have originated from a specific location or association with a particular trade or occupation, its longevity and dispersal across England over the centuries suggest that it has become a well-established English surname with a rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gadberry

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

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

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