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

Allbright, 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 Allbright surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allbright in America

Allbright is the 17958th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allbright surname appeared 1,556 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Allbright.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allbright 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 Allbright

The surname Allbright has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ælbryht" or "æðelbryht," which translate to "noble and bright" or "noble brightness." This name was likely given to someone with a radiant or bright appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Allbright can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Albryght." Over time, the surname evolved into various spellings, including Albright, Allbright, and Awlbright, reflecting regional variations and dialect differences.

In the 14th century, the name Allbright appeared in the court records of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, indicating its presence in the northern regions of England. Additionally, the name was documented in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1362, suggesting its spread across different counties.

A notable historical figure bearing the name Allbright was Sir Edward Allbright (1590-1657), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause.

Another individual of note was John Allbright (1725-1789), an English poet and writer from Wiltshire. His literary works, though not widely celebrated, offer insight into the cultural and social landscape of 18th-century England.

In the 19th century, the Allbright surname gained prominence with the industrialist Samuel Allbright (1811-1890), who established successful textile mills in Yorkshire. His business acumen and contributions to the local economy made him a respected figure in the region.

Across the Atlantic, the name Allbright also found its way to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of William Allbright (1635-1701), who settled in Virginia and became a prominent landowner and planter.

Another notable American bearing the Allbright name was Reverend John Allbright (1772-1854), a Methodist minister and circuit rider who played a significant role in the spread of Methodism across the frontier regions of the United States.

These examples illustrate the rich history and geographical spread of the Allbright surname, which has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, writers, industrialists, and religious figures, contributing to the tapestry of English and American history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allbright

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

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

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