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

Mabrey, 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 Mabrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mabrey in America

Mabrey is the 13834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mabrey surname appeared 2,185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mabrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mabrey 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 Mabrey

The surname Mabrey has its origins in England, specifically in the county of Devon. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mæl" meaning "speech" or "discourse" and "bryg" meaning "bridge" or "town." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a bridge or in a town where public speaking or debates took place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Malbreg." This entry indicates that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name was documented as "Maubrige" in the Curia Regis Rolls of Devonshire, further solidifying its connection to the county. During this time period, the name may have evolved from its Old English roots to a more Anglicized form.

A notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Mabrey, a knight who fought alongside Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. His bravery and loyalty to the English crown were documented in various historical accounts.

Another prominent figure was William Mabrey, born in 1585 in Exeter, Devon. He was a renowned playwright and poet during the Elizabethan era, and his works were praised by literary figures of the time.

In the late 17th century, the Mabrey family established itself in the town of Tiverton, Devon. One member, Thomas Mabrey (1654-1732), was a successful merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to play a significant role in the local community for generations.

The 19th century saw the name spread beyond Devon, with individuals bearing the surname Mabrey appearing in various parts of England. One notable example is Elizabeth Mabrey (1817-1891), a pioneering educator who founded several schools for girls in London.

While the surname Mabrey is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the county of Devon, with references dating back to the Norman era and notable individuals contributing to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mabrey

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

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

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