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

Allee, 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 Allee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allee in America

Allee is the 11739th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allee surname appeared 2,669 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 Allee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allee 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 Allee

The surname ALLEE is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "alée" meaning a path or lane. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the medieval period, particularly in areas such as Normandy and Brittany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ALLEE surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy. It is mentioned in several historical documents and records from that period, often referring to individuals who resided near or worked on paths or lanes.

In the 14th century, the ALLEE surname appeared in the Calendars of Inquisitions Post Mortem, which were official records of inheritance inquiries conducted in medieval England. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have migrated from France to England during that time.

During the 16th century, the ALLEE surname was also found in the records of the Huguenot refugees who fled religious persecution in France and settled in various parts of Europe and England. This further dispersed the name across different regions.

One notable individual with the ALLEE surname was Jean-Baptiste de la Quintinie (1626-1688), a French gardener and writer who served as the Director of the Royal Gardens under King Louis XIV. He is credited with introducing new techniques in horticulture and landscaping.

Another prominent figure was René-Michel Slodtz (1705-1764), a French sculptor and engraver who worked on various projects for the royal court of France during the Rococo period. His surname was originally spelled as "Allez" before being modified.

In the 19th century, Alfred-Ferdinand Hérold (1815-1865), a French composer and pianist, gained recognition for his operas and ballets. He was born with the surname ALLEE but later changed it to Hérold.

During the same period, Édouard-André Allee (1824-1898), a French painter and engraver, became known for his landscapes and portraits, particularly those depicting rural scenes and peasant life in France.

Another notable individual was Paul Allee (1857-1937), a French architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in France, including Paris and Marseille.

While the ALLEE surname originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval era in northern France, where it was closely associated with paths, lanes, and the individuals who lived or worked near them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allee

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

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

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