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

Mashburn, 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 Mashburn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mashburn in America

Mashburn is the 5220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mashburn surname appeared 6,688 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Mashburn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mashburn 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 Mashburn

The surname Mashburn originated in England, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly a town or village called "Mashburn" or a similar spelling. The name may have roots in Old English words like "mæsse" meaning "mass" and "burna" meaning "stream," suggesting a connection to a stream or river near a church or chapel.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which mention a John de Massheburn. This suggests the name was present in the West Midlands region of England during the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as Masseborne, Massheburne, and Mashborne in records from Somerset and Gloucestershire counties. These variations likely stemmed from the local dialects and scribal errors common in that era.

The Mashburn surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One example is William Mashburn (c. 1592-1665), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Shillingstone in Dorset during the 17th century.

Another prominent figure was John Mashburn (1687-1756), a British merchant and landowner who acquired substantial properties in Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. His descendants continued to hold influence in those areas for generations.

In the 18th century, Thomas Mashburn (1726-1797) was a successful banker and businessman in London, known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting education and healthcare initiatives.

Moving into the 19th century, Mary Mashburn (1812-1890) was a respected educator and author of several textbooks on subjects like arithmetic and grammar, which were widely used in schools across England.

Lastly, Edward Mashburn (1868-1942) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Old Vic theatre and the Royal Automobile Club headquarters.

While the Mashburn surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through British migration and colonization. However, the early origins and historical references firmly establish its English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mashburn

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

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

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