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

Alsup, 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 Alsup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alsup in America

Alsup is the 9515th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alsup surname appeared 3,416 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 Alsup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alsup 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 Alsup

The surname Alsup is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning "old" and "hup" or "hop" meaning a small hill or mound. Thus, Alsup may have initially referred to someone who lived near an old hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alsup can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Aldehop," likely referring to a settlement or place name that later evolved into the surname.

In the 13th century, the name was recorded as "Aldhop" and "Aldehope" in various Yorkshire records, indicating the gradual transition to its modern spelling. During this period, the surname was primarily concentrated in the northern counties of England.

Notable individuals bearing the Alsup surname include Richard Alsup, a prominent landowner in Yorkshire who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1166. John Alsup, born in 1542 in Lancashire, was a respected scholar and theologian who authored several religious works.

In the 17th century, William Alsup (1620-1679) was a successful merchant and trader in London, contributing to the city's thriving economy. His son, Thomas Alsup (1654-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the London merchant community.

During the 19th century, the surname gained recognition with the birth of Sir Joseph Alsup (1816-1892), a renowned English barrister and judge who presided over several high-profile cases during his career.

As the surname spread across England and beyond, different variations and spellings emerged, such as Alsopp, Alshopp, and Allsop. However, the Alsup spelling remained predominantly used by families with roots in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alsup

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

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

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