Summary

ASBURY is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the combination of the Old English personal name 'Asce', meaning 'ash tree' and the Old English word 'burh', meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold'. The name is believed to have originated from a place name referring to a settlement near an ash tree fortification. Over time, the surname ASBURY has spread to various English-speaking countries through migration and colonization.
There are
8522
Asburys in the USA
Asbury is the
4157th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Asbury

FrancisAsbury

Methodist bishop and missionary known for spreading Methodism in the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

WilliamAsbury

American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, notably in the Battle of Gettysburg.

FredAsbury

American journalist and writer who reported on the Civil Rights Movement and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage.

CatherineAsbury

British suffragette and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the suffrage movement during the early 20th century.

HenryE.

American inventor and engineer who contributed to the development of early radio technology and wireless telegraphy.

Asbury Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Asbury is of English origin.
Geographic DistributionAsbury is a place name that can be found in multiple locations, including Asbury Park, New Jersey in the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname Asbury include Ashbury and Asbery.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Asbury occurred primarily during the 19th and 20th centuries. Many Asbury families emigrated from England to the United States and Canada, seeking better opportunities and economic prospects.