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

Alderton, 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 Alderton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alderton in America

Alderton is the 36477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alderton surname appeared 613 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 Alderton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alderton 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 Alderton

The surname Alderton is thought to have originated in England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the places called Alderton, which are located in various counties across England, including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Northamptonshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it is spelled as "Aldrinton." This suggests that the name may have evolved from the Old English words "eald" meaning "old" and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," indicating that the surname may have originated from someone who lived in an old settlement or village.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England conducted in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Alderton. However, it does mention various locations with similar names, such as Aldreton in Wiltshire and Aldringehov in Suffolk, which could have served as the basis for the surname's development.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Alderton. One of the earliest recorded was John Alderton, who was born in Gloucestershire in the late 15th century and served as a member of the English Parliament in 1529. Another prominent figure was Ralph Alderton (1575-1637), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts during the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, John Alderton (1701-1767) was a successful merchant and landowner in Oxfordshire, while his contemporary, Thomas Alderton (1712-1790), was a renowned artist known for his landscape paintings. More recently, Amanda Redman (née Alderton, born 1957) is a British actress best known for her roles in television series like "New Tricks" and "Honest."

While the surname Alderton is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, with roots in various locations across the country. The name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including politicians, clergymen, artists, and actors, contributing to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alderton

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

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

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