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

Quisenberry, 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 Quisenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quisenberry in America

Quisenberry is the 15318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quisenberry surname appeared 1,916 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 Quisenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quisenberry 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 Quisenberry

The surname Quisenberry has its origins in England, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "cwic" (meaning alive or lively) and "burna" (a stream or brook), suggesting a connection to a small, lively watercourse.

One of the earliest known records of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a William de Quicheburn was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272. This earliest spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the late 14th century, the Quisenberry surname appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, a census-like record compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This document listed a Richard de Qwyssheburn, likely an ancestor of the modern Quisenberry family.

As the name spread across England, it underwent various spelling variations, including Quissenbury, Quitchenbury, and Quycheburne, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal preferences of the time.

One notable bearer of the Quisenberry name was John Quisenberry, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in Gloucestershire in the late 16th century. He is recorded as having obtained significant property holdings in the county.

In the 17th century, the Quisenberry family gained prominence in the county of Warwickshire, where a Thomas Quisenberry served as a local magistrate and justice of the peace during the reign of King Charles I (1600-1649).

Another prominent figure was William Quisenberry, a renowned scholar and clergyman who lived in the early 18th century. He authored several theological works and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Oxfordshire from 1712 until his death in 1745.

During the 19th century, the Quisenberry name gained recognition through the accomplishments of Sir Henry Quisenberry (1801-1879), a distinguished British diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European courts.

Additionally, John Quisenberry (1825-1892), a renowned artist and portrait painter, gained acclaim for his depictions of the English aristocracy and his works now hang in several prestigious galleries across the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quisenberry

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

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

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