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

Algoo, 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 Algoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Algoo in America

Algoo is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Algoo surname appeared 123 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 Algoo.

The history of the last name Algoo

The surname ALGOO originated in the region of Alsace, France during the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic word 'alg', meaning 'elf' or 'dwarf'. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of small stature.

The earliest recorded instance of the name ALGOO appears in the 1487 census records of the town of Strasbourg, where a family with the surname Algou is listed as residing in the St. Nicholas Quarter. It is likely that the modern spelling of ALGOO evolved from this earlier variation.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Pierre Algoo (1523-1592), a merchant and landowner from the village of Obernai. Records indicate that he was a prominent member of the local community and served as a councilman for several years.

During the 17th century, the ALGOO name spread to other parts of Europe, with records showing families with this surname residing in the German states of Baden and Württemberg. One individual of note from this period was Johann Algoo (1671-1738), a Lutheran minister who served in the town of Heidelberg.

As the ALGOO name continued to disperse, it eventually made its way to England, where a family bearing this surname is recorded in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick from the early 1800s. A notable member of this English branch was Sir Henry Algoo (1812-1887), a military officer who served in the British Army during the Crimean War.

Another significant figure with the ALGOO surname was Marie Algoo (1865-1932), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Impressionist movement. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the ALGOO name may have originated as a descriptive term, it has evolved over centuries to become a distinct surname with a rich history spanning multiple countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Algoo

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

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

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