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

Alliance, 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 Alliance surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alliance in America

Alliance is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alliance surname appeared 143 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 Alliance.

The history of the last name Alliance

The surname ALLIANCE is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "aliance" meaning "bond" or "union." It first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th century, in the northern regions of France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the historical records of the town of Lille, where a merchant named Jacques ALLIANCE is mentioned in a document dated 1287. This suggests that the name may have originated among the merchant class or those involved in trade and commerce.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Denis in Paris, where a monk named Raoul ALLIANCE is listed as a scribe and copyist. This indicates that the name was also associated with scholarly and religious circles during that time.

During the 15th century, the ALLIANCE surname began to spread across France, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in various regions. One such person was Jean ALLIANCE, a renowned painter from Normandy who lived between 1425 and 1498, known for his depictions of religious scenes and portraits of nobility.

As the name travelled across Europe, it also took on variations in spelling, such as ALLIANZ in German-speaking regions and ALIANZA in Spanish-speaking areas. These variations reflect the linguistic adaptations that occurred as the name spread to different regions and cultures.

In the 16th century, the ALLIANCE surname gained prominence in England, where it is believed to have been introduced by French Huguenot refugees fleeing religious persecution. One notable English bearer of the name was Thomas ALLIANCE, a merchant and philanthropist from London, who lived from 1540 to 1612 and was known for his charitable work in supporting the poor and founding schools.

Another prominent figure with the ALLIANCE surname was Marie ALLIANCE, a French noblewoman who lived from 1589 to 1661. She played a significant role in the court of King Louis XIII and was known for her political influence and involvement in court intrigues during the Fronde, a series of civil wars in France.

In the 17th century, the ALLIANCE surname continued to spread across Europe, with bearers of the name found in various professions and social classes. One notable individual was Johann ALLIANCE, a German composer and organist who lived from 1625 to 1698 and made significant contributions to the development of baroque music.

As the centuries passed, the ALLIANCE surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich history and diverse origins of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alliance

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

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 Alliance 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.

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

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