Explore the Family Name Allegra
The meaning of Allegra
Italian: from the feminine form of Allegro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Manlio, Salvatore, Alfio, Carmelo, Marcello, Mario, Marisa, Sal, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Allegra in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Allegra has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Allegra was ranked the 38,395th most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped to the 39,773rd position by 2010, marking a decline of 3.59%. However, the total count of individuals with the surname increased modestly from 542 in 2000 to 552 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.85%. Despite this increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a drop of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #39,773 | -3.59% |
| Count | 542 | 552 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allegra
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Allegra. The vast majority — 94.57% in 2010, down slightly from 95.76% in 2000 — identify as White. There is also a small percentage who identify as Hispanic, although this figure decreased from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as Black went from 0 in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races increased by over 10% in the same period, from 1.48% to 1.63%. The data reported no individuals with the Allegra surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.57% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.63% | 10.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 1.63% | -11.89% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |