2000
#30,645
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 718
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.27
Very Rare Last name
Allers
A German surname derived from a habitational name for someone from a place called Allern or Aller.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 861 Americans carry the last name Allers. That puts it at #32,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 398,089 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allers 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
861
1 in 398,089
Census rank
#32,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
751
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 751 bearers of the surname Allers in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 32755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allers, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allers
Among Census respondents with the surname Allers, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Allers 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 Allers surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.7% · 659
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 47
- Two or more races2.8% · 21
- Black or African American2.1% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allers
Allers 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
#32,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 715
-3 bearers (-0.4%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 1,591 places
2020
#32,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 751
+36 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 519 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,645 | 718 | 0.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #32,236 | 715 | 0.24 | -3 bearers (-0.4%) | Down 1,591 places |
| 2020 | #32,755 | 751 | 0.25 | +36 bearers (+5.0%) | Down 519 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 Allers 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 | #32,236 | #32,755 | -1.6% |
| Count | 715 | 751 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allers bearers went from 715 to 751 (+5.0% change). The surname moved down 519 positions in the national ranking, going from #32,236 to #32,755.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Allers
FAQ
Allers surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allers?
Name Census estimates that about 861 living Americans carry the surname Allers. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 398,089 residents.
How common is Allers?
Allers ranks #32,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.25 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 751 people with the surname Allers. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (861), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.25 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 Allers.
Has Allers become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allers went from 715 recorded bearers to 751. That is an increase of 36 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #32,236 to #32,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Allers?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allers, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Allers in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.7% (659 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allers appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.7%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Allers (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 Allers mean?
A German surname derived from a habitational name for someone from a place called Allern or Aller. 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 Allers (0.25 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 Allers?
Want to know how common the surname Allers is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.