There are
2963
Shrewsburys in the USAShrewsbury is the
10765th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Shrewsbury
JohnTalbot,
English military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his courage and leadership.CharlesTalbot,
British statesman and diplomat who played a key role in the Glorious Revolution and the Treaty of Utrecht.Humphreyof
Prominent figure during the reign of Henry VI, known for his military successes and political influence.ElizabethTalbot,
English noblewoman and notable figure of the Elizabethan era, known for her impressive estate and marriages.Gilbertde
Medieval nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the early years of the First Barons' War.HenryBeaumont,
English nobleman and military commander who fought in various campaigns, including the Siege of Calais.JohnTalbot,
English nobleman and military leader during the Wars of the Roses, known for his loyalty to the Yorkist cause.Shrewsbury Genealogy
OriginsThe surname Shrewsbury originated from the name of the town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England.
Geographic DistributionShrewsbury is a town in Shropshire, England. There are also places named Shrewsbury in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
VariationsVariations of the surname Shrewsbury include Shropshire, Shrewsberry, and Shrewsbury.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration associated with the surname Shrewsbury occurred during various times and in different places. Examples include migration from England to the American colonies during the colonial period, as well as migrations within the United States during westward expansion and industrialization.