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

Allbritton, 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 Allbritton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allbritton in America

Allbritton is the 15564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allbritton surname appeared 1,879 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 Allbritton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allbritton 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 Allbritton

The surname Allbritton is believed to have originated in England, likely during the Middle Ages or earlier. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called "Allbriton" or a similar spelling variation, though the exact location is uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Albritun was listed as a landowner in Lincolnshire. This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

Throughout the medieval period, the name appeared in various records and documents, often with different spellings such as Albriton, Albrighton, and Alberton. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling conventions of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named William Allbritton (c. 1320-1390) was recorded as a monk and scholar at the Benedictine monastery in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. His works on religious studies and philosophy were widely circulated among monastic communities.

During the 16th century, the name Allbritton was associated with several prominent families in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. One such individual was John Allbritton (1532-1601), a wealthy landowner and magistrate who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1582.

Another notable person with this surname was Elizabeth Allbritton (1670-1736), a author and poet from Dorset. She published a collection of poems titled "Verses on Various Occasions" in 1715, which received critical acclaim for its lyrical style and insightful observations on contemporary society.

In the 18th century, a man named Thomas Allbritton (1725-1795) gained recognition as a renowned architect and builder. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in London, including the Allbritton Hall, a grand assembly room that hosted many prestigious events and gatherings.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Allbritton surname continued to appear in various historical records, although it remained relatively uncommon compared to other English surnames. Several individuals bearing this name made notable contributions in fields such as academia, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allbritton

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

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

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