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

Alles, 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 Alles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alles in America

Alles is the 15456th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alles surname appeared 1,895 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Alles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alles 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 Alles

The surname Alles has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "alle," meaning "all" or "everyone." This could indicate that the name was originally a descriptive nickname given to someone who was particularly sociable or inclusive.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alles can be found in the Württembergisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the German state of Württemberg, dating back to the year 1345. In this record, a certain "Cunrat Alles" is mentioned as a resident of the town of Esslingen.

The name Alles was also present in other regions of Germany during the medieval period. For instance, in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a compilation of documents related to the history of Brandenburg, there is a reference to a "Henning Alles" from the town of Spandau in the year 1437.

Over the centuries, the surname Alles has undergone various spelling variations, such as Alles, Alls, Allez, and Alleß. These variations can often be attributed to regional dialects or scribal errors in historical records.

One notable bearer of the Alles surname was Johann Alles, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1588 to 1638. He was a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church and served as a professor at the University of Marburg.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich Alles, a German architect who lived from 1820 to 1898. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichsbank and the Börse (stock exchange).

In the 19th century, the name Alles was also found outside of Germany. For example, a certain William Alles, born in 1818, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the British colony of Jamaica.

Another bearer of the Alles surname was Emilie Alles, a German painter who lived from 1857 to 1927. She was known for her landscape paintings and was a member of the Berlin Secession, an influential group of avant-garde artists.

The name Alles has also been associated with various place names throughout history. For instance, there is a village called Allesö in Sweden, which was once known as Allesholm, derived from the Old Norse word "alles," meaning "all."

While the surname Alles may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and various regions of Europe. Its origins as a descriptive nickname and its presence in historical records and among notable individuals contribute to the fascinating story behind this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alles

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

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

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