Find out how popular the last name Alberson is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Alberson.

Alberson, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Alberson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alberson in America

Alberson is the 18660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alberson surname appeared 1,474 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Alberson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alberson to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Alberson

The surname Alberson is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English personal name Aelfric, which was composed of the elements 'aelf' meaning 'elf' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. The name Aelfric was quite common in Anglo-Saxon times and evolved into various surnames, including Alberson, through the addition of patronymic suffixes like '-son'.

Alberson is considered a locational surname, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name hailed from a specific place. One possibility is that it originated from the town of Alfriston in Sussex, which was known as Alfricesston in the Domesday Book of 1086, compiled by order of William the Conqueror. The name Alfriston itself means 'Aelfric's town', suggesting a connection between the place name and the personal name that gave rise to the surname Alberson.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Alberson dates back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, a certain Richard Alberson is mentioned. Another early bearer of the name was John Alberson, who was documented in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1317.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Alberson. One such figure was William Alberson (c. 1570-1634), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Toft Monks in Norfolk. Another was John Alberson (1675-1745), a merchant and landowner from Lincolnshire, who left a significant estate upon his death.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure named James Alberson (1832-1901) rose to prominence as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Manchester. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable institutions and was knighted for his contributions to society.

Moving into the 20th century, we find Arthur Alberson (1901-1985), a renowned British architect who designed numerous landmark buildings, including the Southbank Centre in London. His contemporary, Emily Alberson (1910-1989), was a celebrated author and poet, known for her vivid depictions of rural life in the English countryside.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the surname Alberson throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and geographic roots in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alberson

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Alberson.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Alberson was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Alberson has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Alberson was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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