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

Alty, 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 Alty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alty in America

Alty is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alty surname appeared 189 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 Alty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alty 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 Alty

The surname Alty has its origins in England, where it can be traced back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "alor," which means "alder tree." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a prominent alder tree or in an area where alder trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alty can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where a person named Roger de Alty is mentioned. This document was a survey of landowners and their holdings, providing valuable insight into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Alty, Altye, and Aultye, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardization. For example, the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334 list a William Alty from Staffordshire.

The Alty surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Sir Thomas Alty, a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Lancashire who lived in the late 16th century (c. 1550-1620). He was known for his charitable works, including founding a free school in the town of Bury.

Another individual of note was John Alty (1678-1748), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Wigan Parish Church. He wrote several theological works and was known for his sermons and religious writings.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various places across England, indicating its spread from its original region. One example is Samuel Alty (1720-1798), a botanist and naturalist from Staffordshire who contributed to the study of British flora.

The 19th century saw the Alty name spread further, with individuals emigrating to other parts of the world. One notable figure was James Alty (1811-1891), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in Manchester and Liverpool.

Another individual of significance was Sir Henry Alty (1842-1926), a British judge and legal scholar who served as a Lord Justice of Appeal. He was known for his contributions to the development of English law and his expertise in commercial and maritime law.

While the surname Alty is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that spans several centuries. The name's origins in the Old English word "alor" and its association with notable individuals in various fields have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alty

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

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

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