About Thornsbury
The surname Thornsbury is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "thorn" and "burh," meaning "thorn" and "fortress" or "stronghold" respectively. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a place with thorny bushes or a fortified settlement. The name Thornsbury may also have been used as a topographical surname for someone who lived near a thorny hill or a defensive structure.
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The surname Thornsbury is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thornsbury based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Thornsbury is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thornsbury in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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