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

Washbourne, 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 Washbourne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Washbourne in America

Washbourne is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Washbourne surname appeared 109 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 Washbourne.

The history of the last name Washbourne

The surname Washbourne is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words 'waes' meaning 'marsh' and 'burna' meaning 'stream'. It is believed to have originated in the county of Gloucestershire, England, during the 11th century. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a stream in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Waceburne'. This entry indicates that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name was often spelled 'Washborne' or 'Washbourne', reflecting the evolution of the English language over time. Some variations included 'Wasshebourn' and 'Wassheburn'.

A notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Washbourne (c. 1380 - 1437), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire during the reign of Henry V.

Another significant figure was Richard Washbourne (1564 - 1627), a publisher and bookseller who was known for printing Catholic works during the English Reformation.

In the 17th century, the Washbourne family was well-established in the county of Worcestershire, where they owned several estates and manors, such as the Washbourne Court in Stanford-on-Teme.

John Washbourne (1738 - 1815), a member of this Worcestershire branch, was a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the English gentry.

During the 19th century, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles, as well as to North America and Australia, as members of the Washbourne family emigrated to these regions.

One notable descendant was Thomas Washbourne (1816 - 1888), a British barrister and historian who authored several works on the history of Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Washbourne

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

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 Washbourne 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.

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

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