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UK surname

Allbright

An English surname derived from the Germanic words meaning "all" and "bright", referring to a fair or blond person.

In the 1881 census there were 137 people recorded with the Allbright surname, ranking it #16,358 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 128, ranked #26,401, down from #16,358 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory, Newport Pagnell and Leamington Priors. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Solihull, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and Kettering.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Allbright is 174 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 6.6%.

1881 census count

137

Ranked #16,358

Modern count

128

2016, ranked #26,401

Peak year

1901

174 bearers

Map years

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1881 to 2016

Key insights

  • Allbright had 137 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #16,358 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016, ranked #26,401.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 174 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Allbright surname distribution map

The map shows where the Allbright surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Allbright surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Allbright over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 60 #22,584
1861 historical 76 #24,114
1881 historical 137 #16,358
1891 historical 151 #18,242
1901 historical 174 #16,520
1911 historical 164 #16,879
1997 modern 151 #21,034
1998 modern 153 #21,387
1999 modern 152 #21,636
2000 modern 156 #21,235
2001 modern 151 #21,375
2002 modern 146 #22,302
2003 modern 139 #22,734
2004 modern 147 #22,094
2005 modern 131 #23,737
2006 modern 125 #24,611
2007 modern 120 #25,606
2008 modern 130 #24,695
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 136 #25,009
2011 modern 141 #24,294
2012 modern 133 #25,187
2013 modern 133 #25,655
2014 modern 134 #25,711
2015 modern 131 #25,979
2016 modern 128 #26,401

Geography

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Where Allbrights are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory, Newport Pagnell, Leamington Priors, Birmingham Town: Aston and Hardingstone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Solihull, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Kettering and Northumberland. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Northampton St Giles, Northampton St Sepulchre, Northampton Priory Northamptonshire
2 Newport Pagnell Buckinghamshire
3 Leamington Priors Warwickshire
4 Birmingham Town: Aston Warwickshire
5 Hardingstone Northamptonshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Solihull 018 Solihull
2 Solihull 030 Solihull
3 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 010 King's Lynn and West Norfolk
4 Kettering 003 Kettering
5 Northumberland 009 Northumberland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Allbright

These lists show first names that appear often with the Allbright surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Allbright

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Allbright, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Allbright surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Allbright household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Allbright is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Allbright is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Allbright falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Allbright is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Allbright, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Allbright

The surname Allbright has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ælbryht" or "æðelbryht," which translate to "noble and bright" or "noble brightness." This name was likely given to someone with a radiant or bright appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Allbright can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Albryght." Over time, the surname evolved into various spellings, including Albright, Allbright, and Awlbright, reflecting regional variations and dialect differences.

In the 14th century, the name Allbright appeared in the court records of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, indicating its presence in the northern regions of England. Additionally, the name was documented in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1362, suggesting its spread across different counties.

A notable historical figure bearing the name Allbright was Sir Edward Allbright (1590-1657), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause.

Another individual of note was John Allbright (1725-1789), an English poet and writer from Wiltshire. His literary works, though not widely celebrated, offer insight into the cultural and social landscape of 18th-century England.

In the 19th century, the Allbright surname gained prominence with the industrialist Samuel Allbright (1811-1890), who established successful textile mills in Yorkshire. His business acumen and contributions to the local economy made him a respected figure in the region.

Across the Atlantic, the name Allbright also found its way to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of William Allbright (1635-1701), who settled in Virginia and became a prominent landowner and planter.

Another notable American bearing the Allbright name was Reverend John Allbright (1772-1854), a Methodist minister and circuit rider who played a significant role in the spread of Methodism across the frontier regions of the United States.

These examples illustrate the rich history and geographical spread of the Allbright surname, which has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, writers, industrialists, and religious figures, contributing to the tapestry of English and American history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Allbright families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Allbright surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Northamptonshire leads with 42 Allbrights recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.17x.

County Total Index
Northamptonshire 42 33.17x
Warwickshire 30 8.84x
Middlesex 17 1.26x
Surrey 14 2.13x
Cheshire 12 4.04x
Yorkshire 10 0.75x
Staffordshire 6 1.32x
Leicestershire 4 2.68x
Lancashire 2 0.13x
Buckinghamshire 1 1.23x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Leamington Priors in Warwickshire leads with 15 Allbrights recorded in 1881 and an index of 179.64x.

Place Total Index
Leamington Priors 15 179.64x
Aston 11 11.77x
Northampton Priory St 9 118.42x
Woolstanwood 9 18000.00x
Hardingstone 7 578.51x
Kensington London 7 9.35x
Milton 7 2058.82x
York St Cuthbert 7 573.77x
Croydon 6 16.48x
Paddington London 6 12.12x
Blisworth 5 1020.41x
Newington 5 10.05x
Northampton St Sepulchre 5 77.64x
Birmingham 4 3.54x
Handsworth 4 35.71x
Leicester St Margaret 4 10.99x
Northampton St Giles 4 82.99x
Rothwell 4 314.96x
Thornhill 3 77.12x
Tooting Graveney 3 163.93x
Monks Coppenhall 2 17.84x
West Bromwich 2 7.69x
Bethnal Green London 1 1.71x
Fulshaw 1 181.82x
Newport Pagnell 1 58.82x
Oldham 1 1.94x
Rushden 1 59.17x
Shoreditch London 1 1.71x
St George Hanover Square 1 4.22x
St Stephen Coleman Street 1 212.77x
Ulverston 1 21.51x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Allbright surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 9
Elizabeth 6
Sarah 4
Annie 3
Charlotte 3
Emma 3
Jane 3
Ada 2
Anne 2
Emily 2
Harriett 2
Susan 2
A.R. 1
Agnes 1
Amy 1
Angenla 1
Ann 1
Ceceila 1
Clara 1
Eda 1
Edith 1
Eleanor 1
Elisabeth 1
Eliza 1
Ellen 1
Emely 1
Ester 1
Ethel 1
Gertrude 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
L.V. 1
Lizzie 1
Louisa 1
Lucy 1
M.W. 1
Minnie 1
Nellie 1
Rebecca 1
Rose 1
Rosina 1
Victoria 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Allbright surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

FAQ

Allbright surname: questions and answers

How common was the Allbright surname in 1881?

In 1881, 137 people were recorded with the Allbright surname. That placed it at #16,358 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Allbright surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 128 in 2016. That gives Allbright a modern rank of #26,401.

What does the Allbright surname mean?

An English surname derived from the Germanic words meaning "all" and "bright", referring to a fair or blond person.

What does the Allbright map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Allbright bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.