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

Alice, 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 Alice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alice in America

Alice is the 54055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alice surname appeared 382 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 Alice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alice 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 Alice

The surname Alice is of English origin, derived from the Old French personal name Alis or Aliz, which in turn comes from the Old German name Adalhaidis or Adalheit, meaning "noble kind." The name was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Alice can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records maintained by the English government. The name appears in various spellings, such as Aliz, Alize, and Alyce.

In the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Alice was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire. It is believed that the name may have originated from the village of Aliceholt, which is located in the New Forest area of Hampshire.

One notable historical figure with the surname Alice was Sir Andrew Alice, who was a member of the English Parliament in the 14th century. He was knighted by King Edward III in 1346 for his service in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Alice, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Oxfordshire who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the region.

In the 16th century, the surname Alice was associated with the Alice family, who were prominent landowners in Gloucestershire. One of the most notable members was Sir John Alice (1509-1584), who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire and was a Member of Parliament for the county.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain William Alice (1620-1689) was a renowned military leader who fought for the Parliamentarian forces. He is remembered for his bravery and strategic skills in several battles against the Royalists.

Another notable figure was Mary Alice (1732-1809), a pioneering educator and writer from Warwickshire. She founded one of the earliest schools for girls in England and authored several books on education and moral philosophy.

Throughout its history, the surname Alice has been associated with various noble families, landowners, merchants, and other influential individuals in different parts of England. While its origins can be traced back to the Norman era, the name has maintained its presence and significance over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alice

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

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

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