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

Alpough, 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 Alpough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alpough in America

Alpough is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alpough surname appeared 136 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 Alpough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alpough 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 Alpough

The surname ALPOUGH is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "alp," which referred to a type of hill or mound, combined with the word "hough," meaning a ridge or hill.

One of the earliest known recordings of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Alpogh." This historical document was commissioned by William the Conqueror to record landholdings and property ownership throughout England, and its inclusion of the name ALPOUGH suggests that it was already established at that time.

As the name evolved over the centuries, various spellings emerged, including Alpough, Alpow, Alpogh, and Alpuff. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

One notable historical figure bearing the ALPOUGH surname was Sir William Alpough, a knight who lived during the 13th century. He was a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire and served as a royal envoy for King Edward I.

Another individual of note was John Alpough, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 15th century. He was influential in the city's trade and civic affairs and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1489.

In the 16th century, there was a Thomas Alpough who was a renowned scholar and theologian at Oxford University. He wrote several treatises on religious philosophy and was highly regarded in academic circles of the time.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain Richard Alpough fought on the Parliamentarian side and was known for his bravery in battle. He participated in several key engagements, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Alpough, a philanthropist and social reformer who lived in the late 18th century. She established several charities and schools for the education of underprivileged children in her local community.

While the ALPOUGH surname may not be as common today, its historical roots can be traced back to medieval England, where it likely originated as a descriptive name related to the landscape and topography of the areas where the earliest bearers resided.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alpough

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

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

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