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

Allgood, 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 Allgood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allgood in America

Allgood is the 6513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allgood surname appeared 5,210 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Allgood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allgood 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 Allgood

The surname Allgood is of English origin, dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "al" meaning "all" and "god" meaning "good," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone deemed to be an honorable or virtuous person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a William Algood is mentioned. The name was also found in various medieval records from counties such as Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire, indicating its prevalence in the West Midlands region of England.

A notable early bearer of the surname was Richard Allgood, a renowned medieval scholar and theologian who lived in the 14th century. He was a fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and is believed to have authored several treatises on theology and philosophy.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Allgood name was associated with several prominent families in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. One such family owned land in the village of Alstonefield, which was sometimes referred to as "Allgoodfield" due to their influence in the area.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname was John Allgood, a successful merchant and banker from Bristol. He was born in 1702 and made a significant fortune through his business ventures, becoming a prominent figure in the city's financial circles.

Another individual of note was Sir Benjamin Allgood, a British naval officer who lived from 1763 to 1836. He served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership in various battles.

In the 19th century, the Allgood name was associated with several prominent figures in the fields of literature and education. One such individual was Sarah Allgood, a renowned educator and author who lived from 1828 to 1904. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls in London and wrote several influential books on education and women's rights.

Throughout history, the Allgood surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from scholars and merchants to military officers and educators. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a respected and established surname with a rich history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allgood

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

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

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