Explore the Family Name Astbury
The meaning of Astbury
English: habitational name from Astbury in Cheshire, named from Old English ēast ‘east’ + burh ‘manor, stronghold’ (dative byrig). As a surname it also appears with final -berry (compare Asberry; see also Asbury).
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How common is the last name Astbury in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Astbury has shown an increment in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Astbury ranked 65,492 in terms of frequency, but moved up to 62,714 by 2010, demonstrating a positive change of 4.24%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying this surname rose from 283 to 319 during the same period, marking an increase of 12.72%. Likewise, the proportion of people named Astbury per 100,000 individuals saw a growth of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #62,714 | 4.24% |
| Count | 283 | 319 | 12.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Astbury
The ethnic identity associated with the Astbury surname also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the largest percentage of Astburys identified as White (89.03% in 2010, down from 94.70% in 2000), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. Specifically, the portion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went up from 1.77% to 2.19%, while those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.77% to 3.76%. Additionally, the 2010 Census revealed that 4.08% of Astburys identify as belonging to two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data. On the other hand, no Astburys identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 89.03% | -5.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.76% | 112.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 2.19% | 23.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |