Explore the Family Name Alltop
The meaning of Alltop
English: variant of Althorp, a habitational name from Althorpe in Lincolnshire or Althorp in Northamptonshire. The placename is from Old Scandinavian thorp ‘outlying farmstead’, with the personal name Áli (Old Scandinavian, in Lincolnshire) or the hypothetical Olla (Old English, in Northamptonshire). Compare Altop. History: This surname is recorded in the tax records of Harrison County, VA, in 1802; see also Altop.
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How common is the last name Alltop in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alltop has increased over a decade, from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Alltop ranked 47,485 in terms of frequency and this improved to rank 45,347 by 2010, representing a growth of 4.5%. The number of individuals bearing the Alltop surname also expanded during this period from 420 to 472, indicating an increase of 12.38%. However, the proportion of Alltop bearers per 100,000 people remained static at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #45,347 | 4.5% |
| Count | 420 | 472 | 12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alltop
With regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White identity associated with the Alltop surname. In 2000, 99.52% of Alltop bearers identified as White; though this percentage slightly dropped to 95.76% by 2010. During the decade, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage among those with the Alltop surname. However, notable changes were observed in two categories. First, the presence of Alltop bearers identifying as Hispanic appeared in 2010 at 1.69%. Second, a small but significant fraction (1.48%) started identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.52% | 95.76% | -3.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |