UK surname

Alldread

An English surname expressing fear or dread of all things.

In the 1881 census there were 54 people recorded with the Alldread surname, ranking it #26,009 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 133, ranked #25,765, up from #26,009 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Duffield, Ibstock and Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Amber Valley and Derbyshire Dales.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Alldread is 164 in 1997. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 146.3%.

1881 census count

Ranked #26,009

Modern count

133

2016, ranked #25,765

Peak year

1997

164 bearers

Map years

1901 to 2016

Key insights

• Alldread had 54 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,009 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016, ranked #25,765.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 138 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Map

Alldread surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Alldread surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Alldread 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	39	#26,319
1861	historical	48	#27,896
1881	historical	54	#26,009
1891	historical	65	#28,660
1901	historical	114	#21,166
1911	historical	138	#18,811
1997	modern	164	#19,944
1998	modern	158	#20,992
1999	modern	159	#21,030
2000	modern	154	#21,415
2001	modern	151	#21,375
2002	modern	151	#21,809
2003	modern	145	#22,172
2004	modern	147	#22,094
2005	modern	136	#23,205
2006	modern	136	#23,378
2007	modern	139	#23,377
2008	modern	137	#23,883
2009	modern	140	#24,033
2010	modern	141	#24,460
2011	modern	136	#24,819
2012	modern	130	#25,559
2013	modern	140	#24,779
2014	modern	140	#24,977
2015	modern	134	#25,607
2016	modern	133	#25,765

Geography

Where Alldreads are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Duffield, Ibstock, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, Horsley and St Werburgh. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Amber Valley and Derbyshire Dales. 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	Duffield	Derbyshire
2	Ibstock	Leicestershire
3	Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard	Nottinghamshire
4	Horsley	Derbyshire
5	St Werburgh	Derbyshire

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Amber Valley 008	Amber Valley
2	Amber Valley 011	Amber Valley
3	Amber Valley 006	Amber Valley
4	Amber Valley 015	Amber Valley
5	Derbyshire Dales 006	Derbyshire Dales

Forenames

First names often paired with Alldread

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

Historical female names

Mary Sarah Elizabeth Ann Ellen Alice Eliza Hannah Edith Jane

Historical male names

Joseph John William Thomas George James Charles Alfred Frederick Arthur

Recent female names

Victoria Kathleen Alison Linda Jenna Michelle Margaret Janet Susan Brenda

Recent male names

David Richard Peter Christopher Michael Barry Stephen Graham Philip Thomas

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Alldread

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Alldread, 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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Alldread surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Alldread household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Alldread is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Alldread is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Alldread falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Alldread is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 20-25 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 Alldread, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Alldread

The surname ALLDREAD is believed to have originated in England during the early medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "eall" meaning "all" and "dræd" meaning "dread" or "fear". The name likely referred to someone who was known for instilling fear or commanding respect among others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named Aeldred, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of ALLDREAD.

In the 13th century, records from the county of Yorkshire mention a landowner named Robert ALLDREAD, who held property in the village of Huddersfield. This suggests that the name had become more established and was associated with a specific location.

During the 14th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the Poll Tax returns of 1381, which recorded individuals for taxation purposes. One notable entry is for a William ALLDREAD from the city of Norwich.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Thomas ALLDREAD (1490-1555) was a member of the English clergy and served as the Bishop of Carlisle from 1537 until his death. He was known for his support of the English Reformation under King Henry VIII.

Another individual of historical significance was Sir John ALLDREAD (1560-1628), who was a member of the English gentry and served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton during the reign of King James I.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Robert ALLDREAD (1715-1789), who was a successful merchant and landowner in the county of Yorkshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

During the 19th century, the ALLDREAD name was associated with various professions, including the clergy, military, and academia. One notable example is Elizabeth ALLDREAD (1820-1895), who was a pioneering educator and founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Manchester.

Throughout history, the ALLDREAD surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as ALDREAD, AULDREAD, and AWLDREAD, reflecting the evolution of the English language and regional dialects. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its distinct identity and continues to be found in various parts of England and other English-speaking countries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Alldread families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Alldread 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. Derbyshire leads with 44 Alldreads recorded in 1881 and an index of 53.36x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Derbyshire	44	0.01%	53.36x
Nottinghamshire	9	0.00%	12.68x
Middlesex	1	0.00%	0.19x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Belper in Derbyshire leads with 20 Alldreads recorded in 1881 and an index of 1250.00x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
Belper	20	0.23%	1250.00x
Denby	11	0.79%	4400.00x
Beeston	9	0.20%	1097.56x
Horsley	7	0.25%	1400.00x
Staveley	2	0.02%	136.99x
Derby St Werburgh	1	0.00%	21.01x
Hazelwood	1	0.26%	1428.57x
Holbrook	1	0.10%	526.32x
South Normanton	1	0.03%	172.41x
Westminster St Margaret	1	0.01%	39.37x

Top female names

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

Name	Count
Mary	4
Sarah	3
Annie	2
Ellen	2
Ann	1
Eliza	1
Emma	1
Fanny	1
Hannah	1
Harriet	1
Jane	1
Minnie	1
Phoebe	1
Salome	1

Top male names

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

Name	Count
Joseph	7
John	6
William	4
Thomas	3
Alfred	2
George	2
Samuel	2
Aaron	1
Bob	1
Charles	1
Frederick	1
Geo.	1
James	1
Zephaniah	1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Alldread households.

Occupation	Count
Scholar	12
Coal Miner	10
Labourer	3
Grocers Assistant	2
Labourer At Brick Yard	2
Baker	1
Colliers Labourer	1
Cordwainer	1
Domestic Servant	1
Factory Hand Tex	1
General Servant (Domestic)	1
Grocer	1
Housemaid (Domestic)	1
Laborer	1
Labourer Iron Works	1
Labourer Wife	1
Private	1
Road Labourer	1
Tailor	1

FAQ

Alldread surname: questions and answers

How common was the Alldread surname in 1881?

In 1881, 54 people were recorded with the Alldread surname. That placed it at #26,009 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Alldread surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 133 in 2016. That gives Alldread a modern rank of #25,765.

What does the Alldread surname mean?