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

Allums, 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 Allums surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Allums in America

Allums is the 21330th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Allums surname appeared 1,228 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 Allums.

We can also compare 2010 data for Allums 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 Allums

The surname Allums is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its roots likely tracing back to the Old English words "ald" meaning old and "ham" meaning homestead or settlement. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in an old homestead or village, possibly indicating a long-standing family estate or ancestral lands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Allums can be found in the Domesday Book, the comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Aelmund de Aldham" is thought to be an early variant spelling of the name, indicating its presence in the region around that time.

The surname Allums has been associated with various locations throughout England, particularly in the counties of Suffolk, Essex, and Kent. Some of these places include Aldham, Aldhams, and Aldham Tye, all of which may have contributed to the evolution of the surname over time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Allums throughout history include Sir John Allums (1524-1589), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry in Suffolk during the Tudor period. Another notable figure was William Allums (1635-1702), a successful merchant and trader in London who played a role in the expansion of the East India Company's operations in the 17th century.

During the 18th century, the Allums family established itself as a prominent landowning family in the county of Essex, with several members holding positions of local importance. One such individual was Henry Allums (1721-1798), who served as a Justice of the Peace and played a significant role in the administration of the county.

In the 19th century, the name Allums gained recognition through the achievements of John Allums (1811-1887), a renowned horticulturist and botanist who made significant contributions to the study and cultivation of various plant species, particularly in the field of orchids.

While the surname Allums is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with notable individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, public servants, and scientists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Allums

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

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

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