2000
#6,305
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,974
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.84
Rare Last name
Allgood
An English surname derived from a nickname for a virtuous or trustworthy person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,665 Americans carry the last name Allgood. That puts it at #6,584 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 60,504 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allgood 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Allgood with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.7K
1 in 60,504
Census rank
#6,584
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,940 bearers of the surname Allgood in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6584th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allgood, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (10.9%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allgood
Among Census respondents with the surname Allgood, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (10.9%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Allgood 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 Allgood surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.2% · 3,914
- Black or African American10.9% · 536
- Two or more races5.1% · 252
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 177
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 35
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 26
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allgood
Allgood 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
#6,513
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,210
+236 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 1.77
Rank movement Down 208 places
2020
#6,584
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,940
-270 bearers (-5.2%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Down 71 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,305 | 4,974 | 1.84 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,513 | 5,210 | 1.77 | +236 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 208 places |
| 2020 | #6,584 | 4,940 | 1.65 | -270 bearers (-5.2%) | Down 71 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 Allgood 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 | #6,513 | #6,584 | -1.1% |
| Count | 5,210 | 4,940 | -5.2% |
| Per 100K | 1.77 | 1.65 | -6.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allgood bearers went from 5,210 to 4,940 (-5.2% change). The surname moved down 71 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,513 to #6,584.
FAQ
Allgood surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allgood?
Name Census estimates that about 5,665 living Americans carry the surname Allgood. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 60,504 residents.
How common is Allgood?
Allgood ranks #6,584 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,940 people with the surname Allgood. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,665), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Allgood.
Has Allgood become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allgood went from 5,210 recorded bearers to 4,940. That is a decrease of 270 (-5.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,513 to #6,584.
What does the Census say about the background of Allgood?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allgood, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.2%. The next largest groups are Black (10.9%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Allgood in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.2% (3,914 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allgood appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.2%), Black (10.9%), Two or More Races (5.1%). 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 Allgood (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 Allgood mean?
An English surname derived from a nickname for a virtuous or trustworthy person. 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 Allgood (1.65 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 many Americans have the surname Allgood?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.