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

Thrush, 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 Thrush surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thrush in America

Thrush is the 13775th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thrush surname appeared 2,196 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 Thrush.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thrush 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 Thrush

The surname Thrush originates from England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "þrysce," which means "thrush," referring to the small songbird. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics similar to a thrush, such as a melodious voice or a lively personality.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Thrush can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, which mentions a person named Willelmus Thrusche. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, referencing a Robert le Thrusshe.

During the medieval period, the Thrush surname was prevalent in various counties across England, including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. The name was sometimes spelled differently, such as Thrusche, Thrushe, or Thrusshe, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Thrush surname was John Thrush (c. 1610-1670), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Southwark during the English Civil War. Another prominent individual was Sir Benjamin Thrush (1762-1832), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars.

The Thrush surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Thrush Green in Hertfordshire and Thrushfield in Yorkshire. These place names likely originated from the presence of thrush birds in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the Thrush surname include:

1. Thomas Thrush (1635-1714), an English mathematician and astronomer.
2. Elizabeth Thrush (1776-1846), a British author and poet.
3. William Thrush (1827-1904), an English architect known for his work in London.
4. Henry Thrush (1859-1927), an Australian politician and businessman.
5. Margaret Thrush (1915-2008), an American actress and singer.

While the surname Thrush may not be among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages and has been carried by many notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thrush

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

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

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