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

Allor, 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 Allor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allor in America

Allor is the 34032nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allor surname appeared 668 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 Allor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allor 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 Allor

The surname Allor has its origins in northern France, specifically in the region of Normandy during the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "alore," which translates to "at that time" or "then." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term or nickname for someone who was punctual or had a keen sense of timing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allor can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership conducted by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. The entry mentions a certain "Alor de Courville," indicating the presence of the name among Norman nobility at that time.

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations of the name Allor appeared in various records across northern France and England. These included spellings such as "Alor," "Alour," and "Aloure." Some notable bearers of the name during this period include Sir Richard Alour, a 13th-century knight from Normandy, and Jehan Alor, a prominent merchant from Rouen in the 14th century.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on different forms and spellings. In Spain, for instance, the surname became "Alor," while in Italy it evolved into "Allori." One of the most famous bearers of this Italian variant was the 16th-century Florentine painter and artist Alessandro Allori (1535-1607), renowned for his portraits and religious works.

In England, the Allor surname can be traced back to the 12th century, with records showing instances of the name in various regions, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable figure was Sir William Alor, a 14th-century knight and landowner from Nottinghamshire.

As the name spread across the British Isles, it also took on different spellings and variations, such as "Allor," "Aller," and "Alor." In Scotland, the name evolved into "Allardyce," which was borne by the influential Allardyce family of Aberdeenshire.

Other notable individuals with the surname Allor throughout history include François Allor (1590-1670), a French composer and organist during the Baroque period, and Jean-Baptiste Allor (1811-1890), a French artist and painter known for his portraits and historical scenes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allor

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

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

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