2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Albrinck
A toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "old bridge" in Low German.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Albrinck. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Albrinck surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Albrinck in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Albrinck, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Albrinck
The surname ALBRINCK has its origins in the Low German region of northern Germany and the Netherlands. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the words "alb" meaning "elf" or "small person" and "rinck" meaning "ring" or "circle." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person of short stature or someone associated with a specific geographical location or landmark.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Friesland, which spans parts of the Netherlands and Germany. An entry in the Frisian municipal records from 1297 mentions an individual named Albrinck van der Meere, suggesting a connection to a place name or geographical feature.
During the late medieval period, the ALBRINCK surname appeared in various historical documents across the Low Countries. A notable example is the mention of a Willem Albrinck in the records of the city of Groningen in 1389. This individual was likely a merchant or tradesman of some significance to have their name recorded in official documents of the time.
In the 16th century, the ALBRINCK surname gained prominence in the Netherlands, particularly in the province of Friesland. One notable figure was Sjoerd Albrinck, a wealthy landowner and member of the local nobility, who lived from 1523 to 1598. His descendants continued to hold significant land holdings and influence in the region for generations.
Another notable individual with the ALBRINCK surname was Pieter Albrinck, a Dutch painter and engraver who lived from 1628 to 1701. He was known for his landscapes and cityscapes, and his works can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.
In the 18th century, the surname ALBRINCK spread further across northern Europe, particularly to areas of Scandinavia. One example is Nils Albrinck, a Swedish merchant and ship owner who lived from 1745 to 1821. He played a significant role in the maritime trade between Sweden and the Netherlands during that period.
Throughout its history, the ALBRINCK surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from landowners and merchants to artists and tradesmen. While its origins can be traced back to the Low German region, the name has since spread across northern Europe and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark on history in their respective fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Albrinck
Among Census respondents with the surname Albrinck, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Albrinck bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Albrinck surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 113
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Albrinck
Albrinck appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 6,182 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Albrinck surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,452 | #144,270 | 4.1% |
| Count | 109 | 117 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Albrinck bearers went from 109 to 117 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 6,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #144,270.
FAQ
Albrinck surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Albrinck?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Albrinck. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Albrinck?
Albrinck ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Albrinck. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Albrinck.
Has Albrinck become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Albrinck went from 109 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 8 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Albrinck?
Among Census respondents with the surname Albrinck, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Albrinck in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Albrinck appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Two or More Races (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Albrinck (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Albrinck mean?
A toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "old bridge" in Low German. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Albrinck (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Albrinck?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.