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

Allenbaugh, 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 Allenbaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allenbaugh in America

Allenbaugh is the 35912th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allenbaugh surname appeared 625 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 Allenbaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allenbaugh 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 Allenbaugh

The surname Allenbaugh is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "alor," meaning "alder tree," and "baugh," meaning "ridge" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a ridge or hill covered with alder trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where it appears as "Alernebawe." This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, as they often changed based on local dialects and the preferences of scribes.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire as "Alrenebaugh," further illustrating the evolution of the spelling over time. During this period, the name was likely associated with landowners or individuals of some prominence in the region.

Notably, a Richard Allenbaugh was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in the year 1379. This record suggests that members of the Allenbaugh family may have held positions of authority or influence within the local community.

Moving into the 16th century, the name appeared in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, as "Allenbaughe." One such entry from 1562 records the baptism of a child named John Allenbaughe.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Allenbaugh surname. One example is William Allenbaugh (1701-1780), a prominent merchant and landowner in colonial Pennsylvania. Another is James Allenbaugh (1826-1899), a Union Army soldier who fought in the American Civil War and later became a respected farmer in Ohio.

In the literary world, Mary Allenbaugh (1876-1962) was an American author known for her novels and short stories depicting life in rural Pennsylvania. Additionally, Thomas Allenbaugh (1892-1967) was a notable architect who designed several landmark buildings in New York City during the early 20th century.

The surname Allenbaugh, although not among the most common, has a rich history deeply rooted in the Yorkshire region of England, with a lineage that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Its evolution over time and its connections to various aspects of society, from landowners to soldiers and artists, reflect the diverse paths taken by those who have carried this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allenbaugh

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

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

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