2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Allmandinger
A German surname originating as a locational name referring to an inhabitant of Allmendingen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Allmandinger. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allmandinger 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.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Allmandinger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allmandinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allmandinger
The surname Allmandinger is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas surrounding Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the German word "Allmandinger," which literally translates to "one who comes from the common pasture land."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Allmandinger can be found in parish records and land registries from the late 1500s. One notable mention is in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the region, where the name appears in reference to a landowner named Johann Allmandinger in the year 1589.
In the 17th century, the Allmandinger name gained prominence in the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, where several members of the family were respected merchants and tradesmen. The town's records from that era contain numerous references to individuals with the Allmandinger surname, including Hans Allmandinger, a successful textile merchant born in 1637, and Maria Allmandinger, a renowned herbalist born in 1652.
As the Allmandinger family grew and dispersed throughout Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Allmendinger, Allmendiger, and Allmendger. These variants often reflected regional dialects and linguistic adaptations over time.
One of the most notable figures in Allmandinger history was Johann Christoph Allmandinger (1701-1773), a prominent theologian and scholar from Württemberg. His published works on theological subjects were widely circulated and studied throughout Europe during the Enlightenment period.
Another distinguished individual was Karl Allmandinger (1846-1921), a celebrated artist and painter from Munich. His landscapes and portraits captured the beauty of the Bavarian countryside and earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.
In the late 19th century, the Allmandinger name spread beyond Germany as family members emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Wilhelm Allmandinger (1868-1942), a German-born engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the Panama Canal while working for the United States government.
Throughout its long history, the Allmandinger surname has been carried by a diverse array of individuals, from scholars and artists to merchants and tradesmen, each contributing to the rich tapestry of this name's legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allmandinger
Among Census respondents with the surname Allmandinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Allmandinger 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 Allmandinger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allmandinger
Allmandinger 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-5 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,971 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-11 bearers (-9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,778 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 12,971 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-9.2%) | Down 10,778 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 Allmandinger 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 | #140,157 | #150,935 | -7.7% |
| Count | 119 | 108 | -9.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allmandinger bearers went from 119 to 108 (-9.2% change). The surname moved down 10,778 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #150,935.
FAQ
Allmandinger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allmandinger?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Allmandinger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Allmandinger?
Allmandinger ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Allmandinger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Allmandinger.
Has Allmandinger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allmandinger went from 119 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 11 (-9.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Allmandinger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allmandinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Allmandinger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allmandinger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Allmandinger (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 Allmandinger mean?
A German surname originating as a locational name referring to an inhabitant of Allmendingen. 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 Allmandinger (0.04 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 Allmandinger?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.