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

Allers, 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 Allers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allers in America

Allers is the 32236th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allers surname appeared 715 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 Allers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allers 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 Allers

The surname ALLERS has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "aler," which means "alder tree." This suggests that the name was likely initially given to someone who lived near or owned land with alder trees growing on it.

In the early days, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Aller, Alleres, and Alers, before eventually settling on the modern spelling of ALLERS. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was found in the town records of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, where a certain Hinrich Aller was mentioned in 1292.

Over time, the name spread across different regions of Germany, and by the 15th century, it had also become established in parts of the Netherlands and Belgium. In the Dutch province of Overijssel, a notable figure named Gerrit Allers lived in the town of Zwolle during the late 16th century, serving as a respected burgher and merchant.

As the ALLERS family grew and branched out, they left their mark in various professions and fields. One notable individual was Johann Friedrich Allers, a German engraver and painter born in 1795, who gained recognition for his artwork and engravings depicting historical and mythological scenes.

Another prominent figure was Christian Allers, born in 1826 in Hamburg, Germany. He went on to become a successful businessman and philanthropist, founding the Allers Familienstiftung, a charitable foundation that supported educational and cultural initiatives in his hometown.

In the 19th century, the name also gained recognition in the United States, with the arrival of German immigrants. One such individual was August Allers, born in 1828 in Hanover, Germany, who later settled in Missouri and became a respected farmer and landowner.

Throughout history, the surname ALLERS has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, businesspeople, and farmers. While the name may have humble beginnings, referring to those who lived near alder trees, it has since become a testament to the resilience and accomplishments of the families who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allers

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

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

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