2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Allsbury
A surname originating from "Oldsbury" or "Oldbyry", place names meaning "the old fortified town".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Allsbury. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Allsbury 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Allsbury in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Allsbury, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Allsbury
The surname Allsbury is of English origin, originating in the village of Alsbury, located in the county of Hertfordshire. This place name is derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning "old" and "bury" meaning "fortified town or manor." The earliest known references to the name date back to the late 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Allsbury can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Aldesberia," which was the spelling used at the time to refer to the village of Alsbury.
During the Middle Ages, the name Allsbury appeared in various forms, including Aldesbury, Aldesberie, and Aldesbyri, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common in that era. One notable figure from this period was Sir John Allsbury, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France in the 14th century.
By the 16th century, the spelling of the surname had largely settled into its modern form of Allsbury. In 1587, a prominent member of the family, William Allsbury, was recorded as the owner of a significant estate in the village of Alsbury, indicating the family's long-standing association with the area.
In the 17th century, the Allsbury family expanded their influence beyond Hertfordshire. One notable individual was Robert Allsbury (1625-1691), a successful merchant and landowner who served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1677. His son, John Allsbury (1657-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the city's mercantile community.
Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Allsbury (1733-1802), a pioneering female writer and poet who achieved recognition for her work during the Age of Enlightenment. Her collection of poems, titled "Reflections on Nature and Life," was widely read and praised by literary critics of the time.
In the 19th century, the Allsbury name gained further prominence with the birth of Sir Thomas Allsbury (1819-1893), a renowned architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and structures across England, including the iconic Allsbury Bridge spanning the River Thames in London.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Allsbury throughout history. While the name's origins can be traced back to a small village in Hertfordshire, its legacy has extended far beyond its humble beginnings, leaving an indelible mark on various fields and industries across England and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Allsbury
Among Census respondents with the surname Allsbury, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Allsbury 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 Allsbury surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 111
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Allsbury
Allsbury 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,027 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+4 bearers (+3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,353 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 11,027 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.5%) | Up 1,353 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 Allsbury 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 | #144,141 | #142,788 | 0.9% |
| Count | 115 | 119 | 3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Allsbury bearers went from 115 to 119 (+3.5% change). The surname moved up 1,353 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,788.
FAQ
Allsbury surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Allsbury?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Allsbury. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Allsbury?
Allsbury ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Allsbury. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Allsbury.
Has Allsbury become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Allsbury went from 115 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 4 (+3.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Allsbury?
Among Census respondents with the surname Allsbury, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Allsbury in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Allsbury appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Allsbury (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 Allsbury mean?
A surname originating from "Oldsbury" or "Oldbyry", place names meaning "the old fortified town". 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 Allsbury (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 Allsbury?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.