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

Alpaugh, 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 Alpaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alpaugh in America

Alpaugh is the 31383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alpaugh surname appeared 738 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 Alpaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alpaugh 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 Alpaugh

The surname Alpaugh has its origins in the Low Countries region of Western Europe, specifically in the modern-day Netherlands and Belgium. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 13th or 14th century, during the Middle Ages.

The name Alpaugh is thought to be derived from a combination of the Dutch words "al" and "pagh," which roughly translate to "all" and "stream" or "brook," respectively. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent stream or waterway, perhaps in a village or settlement situated along its banks.

While the earliest recorded instances of the name are scarce, some historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries mention individuals bearing variations of the Alpaugh surname, such as Alpaugh, Alpagh, and Alpough. One notable example is Pieter Alpaugh, a merchant from Amsterdam who was documented in trade records from the year 1612.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, many families with the surname Alpaugh emigrated from the Low Countries to the Dutch colonies in North America, particularly to the areas that later became New York and New Jersey. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the Americas is that of Jan Alpaugh, who arrived in New Amsterdam (present-day New York City) in 1652.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the surname Alpaugh have achieved notable distinctions. For instance, Cornelius Alpaugh (1715-1783) was a prominent landowner and politician in colonial New York, serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly. Another notable figure was Johannes Alpaugh (1768-1834), a Dutch-American farmer and veteran of the American Revolutionary War.

Other notable individuals with the Alpaugh surname include:

1. Abraham Alpaugh (1776-1857), a respected educator and co-founder of the Hartwick Seminary in New York.
2. Elizabeth Alpaugh (1820-1906), a renowned quilter and folk artist from Pennsylvania.
3. Jacob Alpaugh (1842-1917), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Ohio.
4. Henry Alpaugh (1869-1945), a pioneering aviation engineer and designer of early aircraft engines.
5. Sarah Alpaugh (1891-1978), an influential social worker and advocate for children's rights in New York City.

While the Alpaugh surname has its roots in the Low Countries, it has since spread across various parts of the world, particularly through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alpaugh

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

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

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