2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Allott
A surname derived from the Old English word "allot" meaning a land allotment or share.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Allott. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allott 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Allott with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Allott in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allott, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allott
The surname Allott originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English personal name Ælnoth, which means "noble honor." The name was commonly found in the counties of Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Alnotus de Derbyshire, who was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provided a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties throughout England.
Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Alnot, Alnott, Allnott, and eventually Allott. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and the inconsistencies in spelling practices during the Middle Ages.
In the 14th century, records show an Alnotus de Brampton, who was a landowner in the village of Brampton, Derbyshire. Another notable figure was Sir William Allott, a member of the English gentry who lived in Yorkshire during the 16th century.
During the Renaissance period, the Allott family gained prominence in the literary world. Robert Allott (1563-1619) was an English editor and compiler known for his anthology "Englands Parnassus," published in 1600. This work preserved many poetic excerpts from the Elizabethan era.
Another notable figure was Sir William Allott (1586-1666), a Member of Parliament for Ripon during the English Civil War. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause and played a role in the conflict between the Royalists and Parliamentarians.
In the 18th century, Reverend Robert Allott (1735-1801) was a prominent clergyman and author from Yorkshire. He wrote several works on theology and served as the vicar of Buckingham.
Throughout the centuries, the Allott surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, clergymen, politicians, and literary figures. Despite its variations in spelling, the name has maintained its roots in the northern counties of England, particularly Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allott
Among Census respondents with the surname Allott, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Allott 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 Allott surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.7% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allott
Allott 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+16 bearers (+15.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,604 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-7 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,191 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.2%) | Up 6,604 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 8,191 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 Allott 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 | #138,304 | #146,495 | -5.9% |
| Count | 121 | 114 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allott bearers went from 121 to 114 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 8,191 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #146,495.
FAQ
Allott surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allott?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Allott. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Allott?
Allott ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Allott. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Allott.
Has Allott become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allott went from 121 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 7 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Allott?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allott, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Allott in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allott appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.7%), Hispanic (2.6%), 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 Allott (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 Allott mean?
A surname derived from the Old English word "allot" meaning a land allotment or share. 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 Allott (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 share the surname Allott?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.