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

Hasberry, 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 Hasberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasberry in America

Hasberry is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasberry surname appeared 341 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 Hasberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasberry 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 Hasberry

The surname Hasberry is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "haes" meaning "hedge" and "berig" meaning "berry," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a hedgerow bearing berries.

The earliest known record of the Hasberry name dates back to the 13th century, with a reference to a John de Haesbergh in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1285. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the Hasberry name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1327, indicating the presence of the family in that region. During this period, surnames were becoming increasingly common as a means of distinguishing individuals and families.

One notable figure bearing the Hasberry name was William Hasberry, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in trade ventures with Spain and Portugal, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

In the 16th century, the Hasberry family had established roots in various parts of England. John Hasberry, born in 1542 in Berkshire, was a renowned scholar and author who wrote several treatises on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Hasberry, born in 1612 in Lincolnshire. She was a celebrated poet whose works were widely published and admired during the 17th century.

The 18th century saw the rise of Thomas Hasberry, a prominent landowner and magistrate from Oxfordshire. His estate, known as Hasberry Manor, was a focal point for the local community and hosted many social gatherings.

In the 19th century, the Hasberry name gained further recognition with the achievements of Sir William Hasberry, a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the Hasberry surname has been closely associated with various locations across England, particularly in counties such as Staffordshire, Sussex, Berkshire, Lincolnshire, and Oxfordshire, where the name has deep roots and connections to local communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasberry

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

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

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