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

Quesenberry, 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 Quesenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quesenberry in America

Quesenberry is the 9011th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quesenberry surname appeared 3,630 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 Quesenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quesenberry 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 Quesenberry

The surname Quesenberry is believed to have originated in England, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to derive from a place name, potentially a combination of words related to a geographical feature or location.

One possible origin is from the Old English words "cwic" meaning "quick" or "lively" and "burna" meaning "stream" or "brook". This would suggest the name may have originated from a place near a swift-flowing stream or river.

Another theory links the name to the village of Quesenbury or Quizenbury in Lancashire, England. Records from the 13th century mention this place, and it is possible that the surname was adopted by families residing in or near this locality.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name appear in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, England, dating back to the late 13th century. These rolls were administrative records of the time, listing landowners and tenants.

During the 16th century, variants of the spelling included Quysenborough, Quisenbury, and Quyssenbery. These variations highlight the fluidity of surnames during that period, often influenced by local dialects and scribes' interpretations.

One notable figure bearing this surname was John Quesenberry (1671-1737), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Derby in the early 18th century. He was involved in local governance and served as a Justice of the Peace.

In the 19th century, Edward Quesenberry (1808-1891) was a prominent American lawyer and politician from Kentucky. He served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives and was active in legal circles.

Moving into the 20th century, Paul Quesenberry (1898-1981) was an American baseball player who played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for several teams, including the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

Another notable figure was Edna Quesenberry (1901-1985), an American artist and sculptor known for her works depicting rural life and landscapes. She was recognized for her contributions to the arts in Virginia.

Finally, Jared Quesenberry (born 1983) is a contemporary American professional baseball player who has played as a pitcher for various teams in Major League Baseball, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quesenberry

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

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

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