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

Quessenberry, 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 Quessenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quessenberry in America

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

The Quessenberry 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 Quessenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quessenberry 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 Quessenberry

The surname Quessenberry is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "cwic" and "berg," meaning "quick" and "hill" or "ridge," respectively. This combination suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a prominent or notable hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Quicberge." This entry indicates that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Quicberry, Quickbury, Quicchebury, and eventually Quessenberry. These different spellings reflect the changes in pronunciation and the influence of regional dialects.

In the 13th century, records show a John de Quicbery holding lands in Northumberland, indicating that the name had spread across different regions of England.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Sir Richard Quessenberry (1520-1588), a prominent English soldier and member of the Privy Council during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable individual was Sir William Quessenberry (1640-1711), a Scottish politician and diplomat who served as a member of the British Parliament and played a crucial role in the Act of Union between England and Scotland in 1707.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence in America with the arrival of several Quessenberry families from England and Scotland. Nathaniel Quessenberry (1725-1810), a Virginia planter and veteran of the American Revolutionary War, was among the early bearers of the name in the colonies.

John Quessenberry (1792-1868), a prominent farmer and landowner in Kentucky, was another notable figure who contributed to the growth and influence of the Quessenberry family in the United States.

During the 19th century, the Quessenberry surname continued to spread across various parts of America, with several individuals achieving notable positions in various fields, such as politics, business, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quessenberry

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

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

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