2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Imbery
An English toponymic surname derived from a place name, likely of French Huguenot origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Imbery. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Imbery surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Imbery in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Imbery, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Imbery
Among Census respondents with the surname Imbery, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Imbery bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Imbery surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Imbery
Imbery appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,579 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,686 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Down 5,579 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Up 7,686 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Imbery surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #147,221 | 5.0% |
| Count | 105 | 113 | 7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Imbery bearers went from 105 to 113 (+7.6% change). The surname moved up 7,686 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #147,221.
FAQ
Imbery surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Imbery?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Imbery. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Imbery?
Imbery ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Imbery. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Imbery.
Has Imbery become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Imbery went from 105 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 8 (+7.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Imbery?
Among Census respondents with the surname Imbery, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Imbery in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Imbery appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Imbery (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Imbery mean?
An English toponymic surname derived from a place name, likely of French Huguenot origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Imbery (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Imbery?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.