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

Almore, 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 Almore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Almore in America

Almore is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Almore surname appeared 233 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 Almore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Almore 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 Almore

The surname Almore has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period, particularly the 12th and 13th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning "old" and "mor" meaning "moor" or "marsh," suggesting an association with someone who lived near an old marshland or moorland.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Almore can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex, dated 1195, where a certain William Almore is mentioned. Additionally, the surname appears in the Curia Regis Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1221, indicating its presence in different regions of England during that era.

The name Almore has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Aldemore, Aldermore, and Aldemor, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in those times. Some historical records also suggest a connection to place names like Aldermore in Hertfordshire, which may have influenced the development of the surname.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Almore throughout history include:

1. John Almore (c. 1390 - 1472), an English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Norwich from 1426 until his death.
2. William Almore (c. 1520 - 1589), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, known for his involvement in the wool trade and ownership of several properties.
3. Elizabeth Almore (c. 1615 - 1679), a renowned herbalist and apothecary in London, renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to early modern medicine.
4. Thomas Almore (c. 1680 - 1751), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Oxfordshire, who donated substantial funds for the construction of a local church and school.
5. Margaret Almore (1812 - 1892), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education, who established one of the first girls' schools in Manchester during the Victorian era.

While the surname Almore may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history spanning several centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore the name throughout England's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Almore

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

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

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