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

All, 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 All surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of All in America

All is the 29422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The All surname appeared 803 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 All.

We can also compare 2010 data for All 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 All

The surname All has its origins in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to derive from the Old English word 'ealh,' meaning a temple or a place of worship. It is thought that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or were associated with a religious establishment, such as a church or a monastery.

One of the earliest documented examples of the surname All can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Gloucestershire, a census-like record from 1273, which mentions a certain John atte Alle. This spelling variation, 'atte Alle,' suggests that the name was initially a locational descriptor, referring to someone who lived near or at a particular place of worship.

The surname All has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Allington, Allerton, and Allithwaite. These place names likely originated from a similar root, suggesting a connection between the surname and specific geographic locations.

In the 14th century, the surname All appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, a tax record from 1327, which listed a William Atte Alle. This further reinforces the early association of the name with specific localities or religious sites.

Notable individuals with the surname All include:

1. John All (c. 1590 - 1655), an English clergyman and author who wrote a popular book on theology titled "Cursus Theologicus."

2. William All (c. 1620 - 1677), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the Commonwealth of England.

3. Margaret All (c. 1640 - 1720), a British businesswoman known for her successful tavern and inn in London during the late 17th century.

4. Robert All (1699 - 1781), an English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including St. Philip's Cathedral in Birmingham.

5. Elizabeth All (1768 - 1825), a British philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for the education and betterment of women and children in the early 19th century.

The surname All, while relatively uncommon, has a rich history rooted in the religious and geographical landscapes of medieval England. Its evolution from a locational descriptor to a hereditary surname reflects the cultural and linguistic changes that shaped the development of English surnames over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name All

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

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

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