2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Allberry
A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Allberry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Allberry. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allberry surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Allberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allberry
The surname Allberry is believed to have originated in England, likely in the late medieval period or early modern era. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name referring to an "alder berry" or a location where alder trees bearing berries grew in abundance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allberry can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it appears as "Alrebyr." This spelling variation suggests the name's connection to the Old English words "alor" (alder) and "byrig" (dwelling or enclosure).
In the 16th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Alderbery" and "Alderbury," reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions over time. The variations in spelling also hint at the potential influence of different regional dialects on the pronunciation and written form of the name.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname Allberry was John Allberry (c. 1570-1644), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Westbury in Wiltshire during the early years of the English Civil War.
Another early record of the name can be found in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, where the marriage of Thomas Allberry and Anne Woodcock was recorded in 1621.
In the 18th century, the surname Allberry appeared to have spread to various parts of England, as evidenced by the birth record of William Allberry in 1716 in the village of Elwick, County Durham.
The 19th century saw the name Allberry associated with several notable individuals, including Richard Allberry (1810-1879), a British architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
Another prominent figure was Charles Allberry (1829-1907), a British engineer and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of early gas and water supply systems in London.
As the name spread across different regions of England, it likely underwent further variations in spelling, reflecting local dialects and pronunciation patterns. However, the core elements of the name, relating to alder trees and berries, remained consistent throughout its evolution.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Allberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Allberry bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Allberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.0% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allberry
Allberry appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#127,494
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
+12 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 1,303 places
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-35 bearers (-26.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 28,511 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #127,494 | 134 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 1,303 places |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -35 bearers (-26.1%) | Down 28,511 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Allberry surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,494 | #156,005 | -22.4% |
| Count | 134 | 99 | -26.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.03 | -33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allberry bearers went from 134 to 99 (-26.1% change). The surname moved down 28,511 positions in the national ranking, going from #127,494 to #156,005.
FAQ
Allberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allberry?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Allberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Allberry?
Allberry ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Allberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Allberry.
Has Allberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allberry went from 134 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 35 (-26.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #127,494 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Allberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.0%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Allberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.0% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.0%), Hispanic (1.0%), Two or More Races (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Allberry (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Allberry mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from a place named Allberry. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Allberry (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Allberry?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Allberry on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.