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

Allègre, 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 Allègre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allègre in America

Allègre is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allègre surname appeared 123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Allègre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allègre 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 Allègre

The surname ALLEGRE originates from France, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "alegre," meaning "cheerful" or "lively." This word traces its origins to the Latin word "alacer," which conveys a similar meaning.

The ALLEGRE name was particularly prevalent in the southern regions of France, such as Provence and Languedoc. Historical records indicate that the name was often associated with individuals who exhibited a joyful and vivacious demeanor.

One of the earliest known references to the ALLEGRE name can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a 13th-century manuscript documenting various trades and occupations in Paris. The document mentions an individual named Jehan Allegre, who worked as a tailor during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pierre ALLEGRE served as a military commander under the French King Charles V. He played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War against England.

During the Renaissance era, the ALLEGRE family gained prominence in the region of Auvergne. Jean ALLEGRE, born in 1492, was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris.

The 17th century saw the rise of Claude ALLEGRE, a French nobleman and statesman who served as a diplomat and ambassador for King Louis XIV. He was born in 1625 and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with various European powers.

In more recent times, the ALLEGRE surname has been associated with notable figures such as Claude ALLEGRE, a French geochemist and politician who served as the Minister of Education and Research in the 1990s. He was born in 1937 and made significant contributions to the study of Earth sciences.

Another prominent individual bearing the ALLEGRE name was Yves ALLEGRE, a French writer and philosopher born in 1905. He was known for his works exploring existentialism and the human condition.

Throughout history, variations of the ALLEGRE surname have been recorded, such as Alegre, Allegri, and Allègre, reflecting regional linguistic differences and spelling variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allègre

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

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

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