2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Albritten
Derived from a place name meaning "Albert's farm" in Old English, referring to a person from that location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Albritten. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Albritten 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Albritten in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Albritten, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.4%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Albritten
Among Census respondents with the surname Albritten, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.4%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Albritten 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 Albritten surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American82.3% · 93
- White12.4% · 14
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Albritten
Albritten 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
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+6 bearers (+5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,407 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.6%) | Up 5,407 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 Albritten 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 | #152,628 | #147,221 | 3.5% |
| Count | 107 | 113 | 5.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Albritten bearers went from 107 to 113 (+5.6% change). The surname moved up 5,407 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #147,221.
FAQ
Albritten surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Albritten?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Albritten. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Albritten?
Albritten ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Albritten. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Albritten.
Has Albritten become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Albritten went from 107 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 6 (+5.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Albritten?
Among Census respondents with the surname Albritten, the largest self-reported group is Black at 82.3%. The next largest groups are White (12.4%) and Two or More Races (4.4%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Albritten in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Albritten appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (82.3%), White (12.4%), Two or More Races (4.4%). 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 Albritten (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 Albritten mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "Albert's farm" in Old English, referring to a person from that location. 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 Albritten (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 common is the surname Albritten?
Find out how many people have the surname Albritten on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.