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

Saulsberry, 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 Saulsberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Saulsberry in America

Saulsberry is the 14519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Saulsberry surname appeared 2,054 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 Saulsberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Saulsberry 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 Saulsberry

The surname Saulsberry is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Oxfordshire, during the 13th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a now-lost place called "Saulsberry" or a similar spelling variation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated around 1273, where a person named "William de Saulesbyry" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

The name Saulsberry is likely derived from the Old English words "salh" meaning "willow" and "burh" meaning "fortified place" or "manor." This could indicate that the original bearer of the name lived near a willow-lined settlement or fortification.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Salsbery," "Sawlsbery," and "Saulsberie," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. One notable figure from this era was John Saulsberry, born in 1542, who served as a magistrate in the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire.

During the 17th century, records show the presence of the Saulsberry family in the village of Adderbury, also located in Oxfordshire. A particularly notable individual was William Saulsberry, born in 1615, who was a respected landowner and farmer in the area.

The 18th century saw the migration of some Saulsberry families to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. In 1793, a man named Thomas Saulsberry was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, and later became a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Saulsberry, born in 1762 in Adderbury, Oxfordshire. She was a renowned educator and founded one of the first schools for girls in the region, which operated until the early 19th century.

While the name Saulsberry is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of England's rich historical tapestry, with its origins tracing back to the medieval period and its connection to the county of Oxfordshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Saulsberry

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

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

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