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

Membreré, 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 Membreré surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Membreré in America

Membreré is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Membreré surname appeared 142 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 Membreré.

We can also compare 2010 data for Membreré 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 Membreré

The surname "MEMBRERE" originates from the Norman-French language and is believed to have its roots in the region of Normandy in northern France. The name likely emerged during the 11th or 12th century, a period marked by the Norman conquest of England and the subsequent integration of Norman culture and language into English society.

The surname "MEMBRERE" is thought to be derived from the Old French word "membrer," which means "to remember" or "to recall." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who possessed exceptional memory or those who served as record-keepers or chroniclers within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name "MEMBRERE" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in England in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. This historical document indicates that individuals bearing this surname were present in various parts of England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert MEMBRERE (c. 1220-1285) is documented as having served as a prominent scholar and cleric in Oxford, England. He is recognized for his contributions to the field of theology and his role in the intellectual life of the city during that era.

Another individual of note is Sir John MEMBRERE (c. 1370-1435), a distinguished knight who fought alongside King Henry V during the Hundred Years' War against France. Records indicate that he participated in several significant battles, including the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

During the 16th century, the MEMBRERE surname gained further recognition with the English poet and playwright, William MEMBRERE (c. 1535-1598). His works, although not widely known today, were influential in the literary circles of Elizabethan England.

In the 17th century, the name "MEMBRERE" is associated with Elizabeth MEMBRERE (c. 1610-1678), a prominent Puritan author and religious scholar whose writings on moral theology and Christian ethics were widely circulated during her lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "MEMBRERE" continued to be found across various regions of England, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in fields such as law, academia, and public service. The name's historical connections to memory, record-keeping, and scholarship seem to have endured, albeit in varying contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Membreré

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

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

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