Explore the Family Name All
The meaning of All
1. English: variant of Alle, perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Alle, which may be a variant of Middle English Ale and Ally (see Alley). Alternatively, post-medieval examples may be a variant of Hall, Halle, with loss of initial H-. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Ahl or Al.
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How common is the last name All in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "All" has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24350 in terms of popularity and had 964 individuals using this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 29422 with only 803 individuals bearing the surname, reflecting a drop of 16.7% in its count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,350 | #29,422 | -20.83% |
| Count | 964 | 803 | -16.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.27 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name All
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "All", as per the Decennial U.S. Census, also shifted slightly over the same decade. The majority of bearers of this surname identified as White, a proportion that remained relatively constant at around 84.54% in 2000 and 84.68% in 2010. There was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Hispanic appeared in 2010 but wasn't present in 2000. Additionally, the proportion identifying as two or more races disappeared entirely in 2010. No individuals with the surname "All" identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.54% | 84.68% | 0.17% |
| Black | 8.71% | 8.34% | -4.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.18% | 1.87% | -14.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |