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

Albring, 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 Albring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albring in America

Albring is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albring surname appeared 210 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Albring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albring 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 Albring

The surname Albring originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "alber," meaning "white," and "ing," a suffix indicating belonging or origin. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who hailed from a place with a notable white or light-colored feature, such as a river or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Würzburg Archives from 1296, where a certain Heinrich Albring is mentioned as a landowner in the region. Another early reference appears in the Koblenz Municipal Records of 1348, which list a Johannes Albring as a respected citizen and merchant.

In the 15th century, the Albring family seemed to have established a presence in the town of Nürnberg, where several members are recorded in the local annals. Notable among them was Hans Albring (1420-1492), a skilled goldsmith whose intricate works were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.

The name also appeared in some historical manuscripts, such as the Augsburg Chronicle of 1523, which mentions a Konrad Albring as a participant in the Peasants' War of 1524-1525. This suggests that the Albring family may have been involved in the social and political upheavals of the era.

As the centuries passed, the name spread to other parts of Germany and even beyond. In the 17th century, a certain Matthias Albring (1612-1678) was a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Erfurt. His works on religious philosophy and moral ethics were widely read and influential during his time.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Albring (1784-1862), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the Prussian army. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles, including the Battle of Leipzig in 1813.

The name Albring has also been associated with various locations and place names throughout Germany. For instance, the village of Albringsfeld in Thuringia is believed to have derived its name from an Albring family that once resided there. Similarly, the town of Albringsee in Brandenburg may have been named after a body of water associated with the Albring lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albring

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

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 Albring 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 Albring 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 Albring was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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