Lansbury
An English surname derived from the place name Lansbury in Essex.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 103 Americans carry the last name Lansbury. That puts it at #159,712 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,327,712 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lansbury surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
103
1 in 3,327,712
Census rank
#159,712
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Lansbury in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 159712th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lansbury, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lansbury
The surname Lansbury originated in England, with records dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "lan" meaning lane or path, and "burgh" meaning a fortified town or borough. This suggests the name may have been given to someone who lived near a lane leading to a fortified town or borough.
Early variations of the spelling included Lanesberie, Lanesbury, and Lanesburi. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1198, where a John de Lanesberie is mentioned.
The Lansbury name can also be traced back to various place names in England, such as Lansbury in Oxfordshire and Lansbury Farm in Buckinghamshire. These place names likely influenced the spelling and adoption of the surname in those areas.
Notable historical figures with the surname Lansbury include:
1. William Lansbury (c. 1536-1610), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in 1588.
2. George Lansbury (1859-1940), a British politician and leader of the Labour Party from 1932 to 1935.
3. Angela Lansbury (1925-2022), the renowned British-American actress known for her roles in films and TV shows like "Murder, She Wrote".
4. Edgar Lansbury (1930-2020), a British-American actor and producer, and the son of Angela Lansbury.
5. James Lansbury (born 1985), a British actor and the grandson of Angela Lansbury.
While the Lansbury surname did not appear in the Domesday Book of 1086, it is well-documented in various historical records, particularly in southern England, where it is believed to have originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lansbury
Among Census respondents with the surname Lansbury, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%.
The bar chart below shows how Lansbury bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Lansbury surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Lansbury surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #159,712 | 0.0% |
| Count | 101 | 101 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Lansbury bearers went from 101 to 101 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #159,712.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Lansbury
FAQ
Lansbury surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Lansbury?
The surname Lansbury holds position #159,712 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 103 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Lansbury surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lansbury, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.