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

Imbery, 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 Imbery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imbery in America

Imbery is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imbery surname appeared 105 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 Imbery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imbery 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 Imbery

The surname Imbery is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "imberie," which referred to a small, enclosed area or a garden. This suggests that the name may have originally been used to identify someone who lived near or worked in such a place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Imbery surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a survey conducted in 1279. Here, a person named William Imbery is mentioned as a resident of the village of Chesterton. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling variations of the name.

The Imbery name also appears in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a certain John Imbery is listed as a taxpayer. This record further solidifies the presence of the surname in different regions of England during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the Imbery surname can be found in various parish records and documents. For instance, the baptismal record of William Imbery, born in 1567 in the village of Shrawley, Worcestershire, is preserved in the local church archives.

One notable individual bearing the Imbery surname was Sir Thomas Imbery (1603-1671), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for Worcestershire during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist and played a significant role in supporting King Charles I's cause.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Imbery (1720-1798), an acclaimed painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her skillful depictions of aristocratic families in the 18th century. Her works can be found in various art galleries and private collections across England.

John Imbery (1776-1848), a renowned botanist and horticulturist, made significant contributions to the study of plant life. He authored several notable works, including "A Treatise on the Cultivation of Rare Plants" and "The Gardener's Companion."

In the 19th century, the Imbery name was also associated with the literary world. Charles Imbery (1825-1891) was a celebrated poet and essayist, known for his evocative descriptions of rural English landscapes and his profound reflections on nature and the human condition.

The Imbery surname continues to have a presence in various parts of England, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across diverse fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imbery

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

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

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