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

Albritten, 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 Albritten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albritten in America

Albritten is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albritten surname appeared 107 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 Albritten.

The history of the last name Albritten

The surname Albritten originated in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English words "Æl" and "Briht," meaning "noble" and "bright" respectively. The name was initially spelled as "Albrighton" or "Albrighten," referring to the town of Albrighton in Shropshire.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Albritten can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1275, where it appears as "Albrighton." These rolls were financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, indicating that individuals with this surname held significant status during that period.

In the 14th century, the Albritten name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, where it was spelled as "Albryton." These rolls were records of taxes collected from individuals, further solidifying the presence of the Albritten family in the region.

During the 16th century, the surname underwent several spelling variations, including "Albriten," "Albryton," and "Albrighten." This was a common occurrence in those times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One notable figure with the Albritten surname was John Albritten, born in 1612 in Albrighton, Shropshire. He was a prominent landowner and farmer, and his descendants can be traced through parish records in the region.

Another individual of significance was William Albritten (1685-1754), a renowned clockmaker from Worcestershire. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the British gentry, and several examples of his craftsmanship can be found in museums and private collections today.

In the 18th century, the Albritten family expanded their presence across England, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in counties such as Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Gloucestershire.

One remarkable individual from this era was Elizabeth Albritten (1742-1816), a prolific writer and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and spirituality, were widely published and acclaimed during her lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the Albritten surname continued to evolve, with variations such as "Albriton," "Albriten," and "Albryton" appearing in various historical documents and records.

It is important to note that while the surname Albritten has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albritten

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

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 Albritten 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.

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

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