Explore the Family Name Amsberry
The meaning of Amsberry
Altered form of English Amesbury or Ormsby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Amsberry in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Amsberry has seen a slight decline from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,201 in popularity and fell by about 5.8% to 73,215 by 2010. The actual count of people with the Amsberry surname remained constant at 265 during both census years. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10%, indicating that while the count stayed the same, the relative frequency of this surname decreased in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #73,215 | -5.8% |
| Count | 265 | 265 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Amsberry
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Amsberry surname identify as White. This large percentage dropped slightly from 96.98% in 2000 to 94.72% in 2010. Notably, in 2010, there was a new representation within the Amsberry surname identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 3.77% of the total. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 94.72% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |