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

Allman, 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 Allman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allman in America

Allman is the 4447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allman surname appeared 7,977 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Allman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allman 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 Allman

The surname Allman is of Anglo-Saxon origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in England. The name is derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning "old" and "mann" meaning "man," suggesting it may have been initially used as a nickname for an elderly or respected individual.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Aldeman" in the county of Hertfordshire, indicating its presence in England during the 11th century.

Over the centuries, the name evolved through various spellings, including Aldeman, Aldman, and eventually Allman. These variations reflect the changes in language and pronunciation that occurred throughout history.

One notable historical figure with the surname Allman was John Allman, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He was born around 1520 and played a prominent role in the city's governance and trade activities.

Another individual of historical significance was William Allman, a renowned English botanist and naturalist who lived from 1776 to 1846. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is credited with the discovery of several new species.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Allman surname can be found in the colonial records of Virginia in the mid-17th century. Thomas Allman, born around 1630, was among the early settlers in the Tidewater region of Virginia.

The Allman name is also associated with the renowned American rock band, The Allman Brothers Band. Founded in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (1946-1971) and Gregg Allman (1947-2017), the band was a pioneering force in the Southern rock genre and achieved widespread acclaim for their unique blend of blues, jazz, and rock.

Another notable figure with the Allman surname was Ralph Allman, a British actor and screenwriter who lived from 1923 to 2013. He had a prolific career in television and film, appearing in numerous popular productions throughout the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allman

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

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

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