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

Gooseberry, 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 Gooseberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gooseberry in America

Gooseberry is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gooseberry surname appeared 115 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 Gooseberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry

The surname Gooseberry is of English origin, with roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be a locational name, referring to individuals who lived near a patch of gooseberry bushes or a place where these tart berries were cultivated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Staffordshire, where a John Gooseberry was listed in 1587. The name also appears in the Hearth Tax Returns for Yorkshire in 1672, suggesting its presence in various parts of England during that period.

Gooseberry is derived from the Old English words "gos" (goose) and "berie" (berry), reflecting the name's connection to the small, green fruit that was likely abundant in certain areas. The name may have originally been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a specific location known for its gooseberry patches.

In the 17th century, a Thomas Gooseberry was documented as a resident of the village of Kettlewell in the Yorkshire Dales, indicating the name's presence in rural communities. Additionally, the Gooseberry family is mentioned in the records of the Parish Church of Longdon, Staffordshire, dating back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Notable individuals with the surname Gooseberry include:

1. William Gooseberry (1725-1798), an English farmer and landowner from Derbyshire, known for his contributions to agricultural practices in the region.

2. Elizabeth Gooseberry (1760-1842), a renowned British botanist and horticulturist, recognized for her work in cultivating and documenting various plant species, including the gooseberry.

3. John Gooseberry (1812-1887), a English clergyman and scholar who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.

4. Sarah Gooseberry (1845-1923), a prominent figure in the British women's suffrage movement, actively campaigning for the right to vote in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

5. George Gooseberry (1893-1967), a British military officer who served in both World Wars and received numerous honors for his bravery and leadership.

While the surname Gooseberry may not be as common as some other English names, it holds a unique connection to the natural world and has left its mark on historical records across various regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gooseberry

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

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

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