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

Alls, 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 Alls surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alls in America

Alls is the 22906th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alls surname appeared 1,117 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 Alls.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alls 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 Alls

The surname ALLS has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "alor," which means "alder tree," suggesting that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near an alder tree or a location with an abundance of alder trees.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript recording landholdings across England, there are several entries for individuals with the surname ALLS or variations like "Alles" and "Allas." These entries indicate that the name was present in various parts of England during the Norman conquest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ALLS can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a certain Robert Allas is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Curia Regis Rolls of Wiltshire from 1208, which lists a William Allas.

The name ALLS has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Allsop, Allshill, and Allsley. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname ALLS throughout history include:

1. Sir John Alls (1470-1537), an English merchant and Lord Mayor of London in 1535.
2. Thomas Alls (1555-1628), an English clergyman and author of several theological works.
3. Elizabeth Alls (1640-1718), a pioneer settler in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and one of the first English women to give birth in the New World.
4. William Alls (1685-1761), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the War of the Spanish Succession and the War of the Austrian Succession.
5. Mary Alls (1725-1803), an English author and poet, known for her collection of poems titled "The Muse's Offering."

While the surname ALLS is not among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries, with roots firmly planted in the English countryside and a presence in various historical records and notable individuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alls

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

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

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