Explore the Family Name Allers
The meaning of Allers
North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Allert (see Allert). Compare Alers.
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How common is the last name Allers in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Allers saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,645th most common surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 32,236th position. This represents a 5.19% negative change in rank. The number of people bearing the Allers surname also slightly decreased during this decade from 718 to 715, marking a 0.42% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #32,236 | -5.19% |
| Count | 718 | 715 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Allers
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Allers surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase from 91.23% to 91.33%. Notably, there was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or as belonging to two or more races. For the former group, the proportion increased by 30.94%, rising from 1.39% to 1.82%. For the latter, the proportion rose from 1.53% to 1.82%, indicating a 18.95% growth. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic fell from 5.01% to 4.06%, a decline of 18.96%. There were no Allers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.23% | 91.33% | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 5.01% | 4.06% | -18.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.82% | 18.95% |
| Black | 1.39% | 1.82% | 30.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |