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

Mayberry, 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 Mayberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayberry in America

Mayberry is the 2527th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayberry surname appeared 14,326 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Mayberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayberry 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 Mayberry

The surname Mayberry has its origins in England and dates back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mæg" meaning "kinsman" or "relative" and "burh" meaning "fortified town" or "manor." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a fortified town or manor belonging to their relatives.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mayberry can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this record, the name appears as "Maeiberie," referring to a location or settlement.

During the 13th century, the name was also found in various forms such as "Maybury" and "Maybery," reflecting the varying spellings and pronunciation of the name over time. One notable example is Sir John Maybury, a knight who lived in the late 13th century and was a member of the household of King Edward I.

In the 16th century, the name Mayberry became more widespread, appearing in various records across different regions of England. One notable individual from this period was William Maybury, who was born in 1524 and served as a member of the Privy Council under Queen Elizabeth I.

The name Mayberry has also been associated with several place names in England, such as Maybury in Buckinghamshire and Maybury Hill in Surrey. These place names may have influenced the surname or vice versa, reflecting the close connection between surnames and geographic locations.

Other notable individuals with the surname Mayberry include Sir Samuel Maybury (1615-1679), a Member of Parliament and Lord Mayor of London, and John Maybury (1770-1836), an English poet and writer who was known for his satirical works.

Throughout history, the Mayberry surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Maybury, Maybery, Maybery, and Mayborough, among others. These variations reflect the evolution of language and the influence of regional dialects on the pronunciation and spelling of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayberry

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

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

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