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

Albro, 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 Albro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albro in America

Albro is the 18054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albro surname appeared 1,545 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 Albro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albro 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 Albro

The surname ALBRO has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning old and "burh" meaning a fortified town or manor, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived in an old or ancient town or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALBRO can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Aldeberie" and "Aldebyri," which were early spellings of the place name Aldbury in Hertfordshire.

In the 13th century, the name ALBRO was recorded as "Aldeburgh" and "Aldebur," which were variations of the place name Aldborough in Suffolk. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who hailed from these specific locations.

One notable bearer of the name ALBRO was Sir Ralph Albro, who lived in the 14th century and was a member of the English gentry. He held lands in Gloucestershire and served as a knight during the reign of Edward III.

During the 16th century, the name ALBRO appeared in various records, including the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Aldborough, Norfolk. One entry from 1562 mentions a certain John Albro, who was a yeoman farmer in the area.

In the 17th century, the name ALBRO gained prominence with the birth of Henry Albro (1638-1712), a Puritan settler who emigrated from England to Rhode Island in America. He became a prominent landowner and one of the founding members of the town of Portsmouth.

Another notable figure was John Albro (1769-1835), an American merchant and politician from Rhode Island. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1825 to 1829.

In the 19th century, the name ALBRO continued to appear in various historical records, including the birth of William Albro (1823-1892), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Liverpool.

Overall, the surname ALBRO has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins rooted in medieval England and its bearers making significant contributions in various fields across different eras and locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albro

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

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

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