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

Alspaugh, 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 Alspaugh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alspaugh in America

Alspaugh is the 17323rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alspaugh surname appeared 1,632 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 Alspaugh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alspaugh 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 Alspaugh

The surname Alspaugh has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Alf," meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," combined with the common German surname suffix "-baugh," indicating a place of origin or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1587 manuscript from the town of Wittenberg, which mentions a certain Johann Alspaugh, a local blacksmith. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with metalworking or a similar trade.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Switzerland and Austria. Records from this period show variations in spelling, including Alspach, Alspach, and Alspach.

During the great migration waves of the 18th and 19th centuries, many individuals bearing the Alspaugh surname made their way to the United States and other parts of the Americas. One notable early American with this name was Benjamin Alspaugh (1734-1811), a Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania.

Another prominent figure was Johann Friedrich Alspaugh (1782-1857), a German-born missionary who traveled extensively in North America and established several churches and schools for Native American communities.

In the 19th century, the name Alspaugh became more widespread in the United States, with concentrations in states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. One notable individual from this era was Samuel Alspaugh (1819-1897), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Ohio.

The name Alspaugh has also been associated with various place names throughout history, including Alspaugh Creek in West Virginia and Alspaugh Township in Illinois, both named after early settlers bearing this surname.

While not as common as some other German surnames, the Alspaugh name has left its mark on history, with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions contributing to the rich tapestry of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alspaugh

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

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

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