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

Allbee, 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 Allbee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allbee in America

Allbee is the 25202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allbee surname appeared 983 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 Allbee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allbee 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 Allbee

The surname ALLBEE is of English origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "alor" meaning alder tree and "by" signifying a farmstead or settlement, suggesting that the name's bearers may have originated from an area with an abundance of alder trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a John Allbee was christened in 1587. The name also appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1609, indicating its presence in various parts of England during that period.

In the late 17th century, the ALLBEE surname was documented in the village of Allbees, located in the parish of Aycliffe, County Durham. This place name, which shares a striking resemblance to the surname, is thought to have influenced its spelling and pronunciation over time.

Among the notable individuals bearing the ALLBEE surname throughout history is William ALLBEE (1681-1744), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. His estate, known as Allbee Manor, was a sprawling property that remained in the family's possession for several generations.

Another figure of note is Elizabeth ALLBEE (1732-1812), an accomplished author and poet whose works were widely acclaimed during the Georgian era. Her collection of poems, titled "Verses from the Countryside," provided a glimpse into rural life in 18th century England.

In the realm of education, Thomas ALLBEE (1798-1876) made significant contributions as the founding headmaster of Allbee Grammar School in Gloucestershire. The school, which operated for over a century, played a crucial role in shaping the minds of countless students during the Victorian era.

The ALLBEE name was also carried by military personnel, such as Captain John ALLBEE (1845-1916), who served with distinction in the British Army during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. His bravery in the Battle of Kandahar earned him the prestigious Victoria Cross, the highest military honor awarded for valor.

While these are just a few examples, the ALLBEE surname has left an indelible mark on various aspects of British history, from commerce and literature to education and military service, spanning multiple centuries and regions within England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allbee

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

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

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