2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Allonce
A variant spelling of the French surname Allons meaning "let's go" or "let's travel."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Allonce. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allonce 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Allonce in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allonce, the largest self-reported group is Black at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allonce
The surname ALLONCE has its origins in medieval France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "allons," which means "let's go" or "come on." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was known for their enthusiastic or energetic nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ALLONCE can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres," a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France. This document, dated around 1170, mentions a certain "Robertus Allonce," who was likely a tenant or a vassal affiliated with the abbey.
During the 13th century, the name ALLONCE appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. For instance, a "Johannes Allonce" was listed as a witness in a legal document from the city of Rouen in 1246.
In the 14th century, the name ALLONCE began to spread beyond France, as some bearers of the name migrated to other parts of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Guillaume ALLONCE, a French mercenary who fought in the Hundred Years' War and was recorded as participating in the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
By the 15th century, the ALLONCE surname had established a presence in England, likely due to the Norman influence in the wake of the Norman Conquest. One of the earliest English bearers of the name was John ALLONCE, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the city's tax records in 1492.
Other notable individuals with the surname ALLONCE throughout history include:
1. Pierre ALLONCE (c. 1520-1580), a French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris.
2. Jeanne ALLONCE (1570-1647), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the city of Lyon.
3. Thomas ALLONCE (1625-1702), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in London.
4. Marie-Louise ALLONCE (1745-1823), a French artist and portrait painter who worked in the court of King Louis XVI.
5. Jacques ALLONCE (1785-1864), a French military officer who served under Napoleon and fought in several major campaigns, including the Napoleonic Wars.
While the ALLONCE surname may have evolved and taken on various spellings over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the vibrant history of medieval France, where it emerged as a descriptive name reflecting the energetic and enthusiastic nature of its early bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allonce
Among Census respondents with the surname Allonce, the largest self-reported group is Black at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Allonce 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 Allonce surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American96.4% · 107
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allonce
Allonce appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+9 bearers (+8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,767 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.8%) | Up 9,767 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 Allonce 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 | #158,432 | #148,665 | 6.2% |
| Count | 102 | 111 | 8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 23.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allonce bearers went from 102 to 111 (+8.8% change). The surname moved up 9,767 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #148,665.
FAQ
Allonce surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allonce?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Allonce. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Allonce?
Allonce ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Allonce. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Allonce.
Has Allonce become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allonce went from 102 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 9 (+8.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Allonce?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allonce, the largest self-reported group is Black at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Allonce in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allonce appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (96.4%), Hispanic (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Allonce (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 Allonce mean?
A variant spelling of the French surname Allons meaning "let's go" or "let's travel." 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 Allonce (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 people have the surname Allonce?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.