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

Johnsonbey, 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 Johnsonbey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Johnsonbey in America

Johnsonbey is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Johnsonbey surname appeared 137 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 Johnsonbey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Johnsonbey 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 Johnsonbey

The surname JOHNSONBEY has its origins in the English county of Yorkshire, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "Johan" and "bæg," which translate to "John" and "dweller by a bay or inlet." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a bay or inlet along the Yorkshire coast.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name JOHNSONBEY can be found in the Wakefield Court Rolls of 1379, which mention a Thomas Johnsonbey from the village of Flamborough. This coastal village was known for its natural harbor, lending credence to the theory that the name originated from individuals living near a bay or inlet.

In the 16th century, the JOHNSONBEY family had established themselves as landowners in the East Riding of Yorkshire. A notable member of the family was William JOHNSONBEY (1520-1589), who served as a magistrate and was involved in local politics during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

The JOHNSONBEY surname also appears in various historical records from neighboring counties, such as Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the town of Newark, where they became successful merchants and tradesmen. One prominent figure from this period was John JOHNSONBEY (1643-1712), a prosperous wool merchant who served as a alderman and mayor of Newark.

As the JOHNSONBEY family dispersed throughout England in the following centuries, their name underwent various spelling variations, such as Johnsonby, Johnsonbie, and Johnsonbee. One notable individual was Sir Robert JOHNSONBEY (1768-1842), a naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of admiral.

Another member of the JOHNSONBEY family who achieved recognition was Elizabeth JOHNSONBEY (1805-1879), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in London and was an active supporter of the suffrage movement.

Throughout its history, the JOHNSONBEY surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and merchants to military officers and educators. While its origins can be traced back to the coastal regions of Yorkshire, the name has since spread across England and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their diverse etymological roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Johnsonbey

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

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

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