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

Presbury, 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 Presbury surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Presbury in America

Presbury is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Presbury surname appeared 130 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 Presbury.

We can also compare 2010 data for Presbury 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 Presbury

The surname PRESBURY has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "preost" meaning "priest" and "bury" meaning "fortified town or dwelling place." This suggests that the name was originally associated with a person who resided in a priestly dwelling or a settlement where a church was located.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PRESBURY can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1194, where it appears as "Prestburi." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, reflecting the changes in language and pronunciation.

In the 13th century, the PRESBURY name was documented in the Curia Regis Rolls of Wiltshire in 1230, where it was spelled as "Prestybury." This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that time period.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and landholders commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the PRESBURY surname. However, it does mention several place names with similar etymological roots, such as Prestbury in Gloucestershire and Prestbury in Cheshire, which may have influenced the development of the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the PRESBURY surname. One such figure was John Presbury (1512-1578), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of St. David's in Wales during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent individual was William Presbury (1623-1689), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucester, known for his philanthropic contributions to the city and its churches.

In the 18th century, Samuel Presbury (1714-1801) was a respected lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in England.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Mary Presbury (1828-1903), a renowned author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.

Lastly, in the 20th century, James Presbury (1912-1988) was a celebrated artist and sculptor, known for his abstract works and contributions to the modern art movement.

These historical figures and their accomplishments have played a role in preserving and shaping the legacy of the PRESBURY surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Presbury

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

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

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