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

Johnsonbaugh, 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 Johnsonbaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johnsonbaugh in America

Johnsonbaugh is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johnsonbaugh surname appeared 184 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 Johnsonbaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johnsonbaugh 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 Johnsonbaugh

The surname JOHNSONBAUGH originates from England and has its roots in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "John" and "baugh," which means "dweller by the bend in the river." The name was initially associated with individuals who lived near a bend in a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JOHNSONBAUGH can be traced back to the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1275, where it appeared as "John de Bauwe." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been influenced by the Anglo-Norman French language, which was prevalent in England during that time.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various documents, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1349, where it was recorded as "Johannes de Baughe." This spelling indicates that the name had evolved over time and was subject to regional variations.

In the 15th century, the surname JOHNSONBAUGH was found in the Court Rolls of Wiltshire, where it was spelled as "Johnsonebaugh." This version of the name suggests that it had become more standardized and reflected the compound nature of the surname, combining the personal name "John" with the locational element "baugh."

One notable individual bearing the surname JOHNSONBAUGH was William Johnsonbaugh (1607-1679), a English merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the wool trade in Yorkshire. Another prominent figure was Sir Robert Johnsonbaugh (1732-1812), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a Member of Parliament.

In the 19th century, the JOHNSONBAUGH name gained recognition with the birth of James Johnsonbaugh (1843-1921), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall. Additionally, Mary Johnsonbaugh (1865-1948), a prominent suffragette and advocate for women's rights, made significant contributions to the feminist movement in Britain.

Another notable figure was Thomas Johnsonbaugh (1892-1972), a renowned linguist and scholar who specialized in Old English and Anglo-Saxon studies. His work on the etymology of English words and their connections to Germanic languages was highly influential in the field of linguistics.

While the surname JOHNSONBAUGH is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, with roots in the Old English language and connections to various regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johnsonbaugh

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

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

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