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

Almon, 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 Almon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almon in America

Almon is the 16031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almon surname appeared 1,809 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Almon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almon 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 Almon

The surname Almon has its origins in England, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "alor" and "mund," which together mean "ancient protector" or "elder guardian." The earliest known spelling of the name was "Alremund" in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Almon surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a man named Alricus Alremund is mentioned. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Alremond, Almond, and eventually Almon.

During the 13th century, the Almon family held lands in the county of Oxfordshire, specifically in the area of Almondesbyri, which is believed to be the origin of the modern spelling of the surname. This place name is mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Oxfordshire in 1268, which recorded the transfer of land ownership.

One notable bearer of the Almon surname was Sir John Almon, a member of the English gentry who lived in the 15th century. He was knighted for his military service during the Wars of the Roses and is mentioned in various historical documents from that period.

Another significant figure was William Almon, born in 1592, who served as a member of the British Parliament for the borough of Taunton during the 17th century. He was a staunch supporter of the Puritan cause and played a role in the English Civil War.

In the 18th century, John Almon (1737-1805) was a notable English writer, publisher, and bookseller. He was known for his political writings and his opposition to the government of King George III. Almon published works by prominent authors of the time, including John Wilkes and Thomas Paine.

One of the earliest recorded immigrants to America with the Almon surname was William Almon, who arrived in Massachusetts in 1635. He became a prominent figure in the colony and served as a selectman and deputy to the General Court.

Throughout history, the Almon surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, politicians, writers, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almon

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

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

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