2000
#12,238
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,334
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.87
Rare Last name
Allee
A surname of French origin referring to someone who lived near a passageway or small street.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,533 Americans carry the last name Allee. That puts it at #13,240 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.74 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 135,316 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allee 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Allee with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.5K
1 in 135,316
Census rank
#13,240
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,209 bearers of the surname Allee in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.74 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13240th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 It is mentioned in several historical documents and records from that period, often referring to individuals who resided near or worked on paths or lanes.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allee
Among Census respondents with the surname Allee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Allee 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 Allee surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 1,958
- Two or more races4.5% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 93
- Black or African American1.3% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 20
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allee
Allee 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
#11,739
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,669
+335 bearers (+14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.90
Rank movement Up 499 places
2020
#13,240
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,209
-460 bearers (-17.2%)
Per 100,000 0.74
Rank movement Down 1,501 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,238 | 2,334 | 0.87 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,739 | 2,669 | 0.90 | +335 bearers (+14.4%) | Up 499 places |
| 2020 | #13,240 | 2,209 | 0.74 | -460 bearers (-17.2%) | Down 1,501 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 Allee 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 | #11,739 | #13,240 | -12.8% |
| Count | 2,669 | 2,209 | -17.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.90 | 0.74 | -17.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allee bearers went from 2,669 to 2,209 (-17.2% change). The surname moved down 1,501 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,739 to #13,240.
FAQ
Allee surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allee?
Name Census estimates that about 2,533 living Americans carry the surname Allee. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 135,316 residents.
How common is Allee?
Allee ranks #13,240 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.74 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,209 people with the surname Allee. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,533), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.74 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.74 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Allee.
Has Allee become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allee went from 2,669 recorded bearers to 2,209. That is a decrease of 460 (-17.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,739 to #13,240.
What does the Census say about the background of Allee?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allee, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Allee in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (1,958 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allee appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Two or More Races (4.5%), Hispanic (4.2%). 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 Allee (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 Allee mean?
A surname of French origin referring to someone who lived near a passageway or small street. 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 Allee (0.74 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 Allee?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Allee on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.