2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Allegre
A French surname derived from the word "allègre," meaning light-hearted or joyful.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Allegre. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allegre 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.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Allegre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allegre, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allegre
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allegre
Among Census respondents with the surname Allegre, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Allegre 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 Allegre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.7% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino21.2% · 24
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.4% · 5
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allegre
Allegre 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-7 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,915 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-10 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,772 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 13,915 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 10,772 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 Allegre 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 | #136,449 | #147,221 | -7.9% |
| Count | 123 | 113 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allegre bearers went from 123 to 113 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 10,772 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #147,221.
FAQ
Allegre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allegre?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Allegre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Allegre?
Allegre ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Allegre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Allegre.
Has Allegre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allegre went from 123 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Allegre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allegre, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.4%). 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 Allegre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.7% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allegre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.7%), Hispanic (21.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.4%). 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 Allegre (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 Allegre mean?
A French surname derived from the word "allègre," meaning light-hearted or joyful. 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 Allegre (0.04 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 many people have the surname Allegre?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.