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

Allamby, 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 Allamby surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allamby in America

Allamby is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allamby surname appeared 152 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 Allamby.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allamby 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 Allamby

The surname Allamby has its origins in England, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Old English words "ealda" meaning "old" and "byr" meaning "settlement" or "dwelling place." This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in an older, established settlement.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Allamby name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, dating back to 1598. The record lists a John Allamby who was baptized on the 15th of May that year.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as Allambie, Allambye, and Allemby, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling practices during that era. Notably, a Thomas Allamby was listed in the Hearth Tax returns for the county of Essex in 1674, indicating the family's presence in that region.

The Allamby surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such example is William Allamby (1798-1876), a British architect credited with designing several churches and public buildings in Kent and Sussex during the 19th century.

Another prominent figure bearing the Allamby name was Sir John Allamby (1857-1932), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire. He made his fortune in the textile industry and later served as the Mayor of Bradford from 1910 to 1912.

In the literary world, Edith Allamby (1872-1954) was a renowned English novelist and short story writer. Some of her notable works include "The Merry-Go-Round" and "The Sunken Path."

The Allamby surname can also be traced back to the village of Allamby in Cumbria, which may have influenced the name's development. Records from the 17th century mention a Robert Allamby, a yeoman farmer who owned land in the area.

Finally, it is worth mentioning James Allamby (1822-1899), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the mid-19th century. He participated in several notable campaigns, including the Crimean War, and rose to the rank of Vice Admiral before his retirement.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing the Allamby surname, which has endured through the centuries as a distinctive name of English origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allamby

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

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

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