Explore the Family Name Allender
The meaning of Allender
English and Scottish: possibly from the Middle English alendere ‘arriver, newcomer’ (alenden ‘to arrive’). Compare Allinder.
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How common is the last name Allender in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Allender has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 12,563 in popularity with a count of 2,262 individuals having this surname. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 13,057 with an increased count of 2,351, marking a 3.93% change in the number of people with this surname. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also declined by 4.76%, from 0.84 in 2000 to 0.8 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,563 | #13,057 | -3.93% |
| Count | 2,262 | 2,351 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.8 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allender
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity distribution among those with the Allender surname. The largest ethnicity group remains White, though it saw a minor decrease from 91.82% in 2000 to 89.79% in 2010. The data shows growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, which increased by 71.93% and 62.61% respectively. The Hispanic category grew by 36.99% while the Black category saw a modest increase of 15.48%. By contrast, there was a considerable decrease in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category by -36.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 89.79% | -2.21% |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.85% | 15.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2% | 36.99% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.87% | 62.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.98% | 71.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 0.51% | -36.25% |