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

Allery, 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 Allery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allery in America

Allery is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allery surname appeared 350 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 Allery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allery 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 Allery

The surname Allery originates from England, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ælor," which means "alder tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near an alder tree grove or worked with alder wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allery can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties across England compiled by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named Ailric Ælor, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Alery, Alrey, and Alrye. These variations reflect the changes in language and pronunciation over time, as well as the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

Notably, the name Allery was associated with several prominent figures throughout history. One such individual was Sir William Allery, a Knight of the Garter who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century (born c. 1320, died c. 1395). He was known for his service in the Hundred Years' War against France.

In the 16th century, John Allery (c. 1510-1580) was a renowned English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal under the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I. His compositions, which included motets and anthems, were highly regarded during his time.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Allery (born c. 1560, died c. 1635), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Hertfordshire, England. She was known for her charitable works, including the establishment of a grammar school and almshouses in the town of Hitchin.

The name Allery can also be traced back to several place names in England, such as Allery Copse in Gloucestershire and Allery Farm in Oxfordshire. These locations may have contributed to the prevalence of the surname in those regions.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Allery surname continued to be found in various records, indicating its enduring presence throughout English history. Notable individuals from this period include William Allery (c. 1640-1701), a merchant and landowner in Bristol, and Thomas Allery (c. 1720-1788), a renowned clockmaker from London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allery

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

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

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