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UK surname

Allery

A habitational surname denoting someone from a place called Allerey or Allery.

In the 1881 census there were 72 people recorded with the Allery surname, ranking it #23,371 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 150, ranked #23,724, down from #23,371 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin, St Leonard Shoreditch and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Torbay, Lewes and Winchester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Allery is 178 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 108.3%.

1881 census count

72

Ranked #23,371

Modern count

150

2016, ranked #23,724

Peak year

1999

178 bearers

Map years

6

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Allery had 72 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,371 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 150 in 2016, ranked #23,724.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 149 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ageing Communities.

Allery surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Allery surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Allery 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 56 #23,235
1861 historical 59 #26,466
1881 historical 72 #23,371
1891 historical 102 #23,719
1901 historical 125 #20,061
1911 historical 149 #17,937
1997 modern 161 #20,176
1998 modern 175 #19,658
1999 modern 178 #19,592
2000 modern 167 #20,332
2001 modern 161 #20,543
2002 modern 162 #20,839
2003 modern 156 #21,115
2004 modern 151 #21,720
2005 modern 142 #22,577
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 158 #21,464
2008 modern 155 #21,956
2009 modern 158 #22,168
2010 modern 155 #22,985
2011 modern 153 #22,996
2012 modern 145 #23,780
2013 modern 155 #23,108
2014 modern 155 #23,333
2015 modern 149 #23,817
2016 modern 150 #23,724

Geography

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Where Allerys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin, St Leonard Shoreditch, London parishes, Stokenham and Totnes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Torbay, Lewes, Winchester and Thurrock. 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 Dartmorth St Petrox, Dartmouth St Saviour, Townstall, Ashprington, Halwell, Blackawton, Stoke Flemin Devon
2 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 Stokenham Devon
5 Totnes Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Torbay 018 Torbay
2 Lewes 012 Lewes
3 Winchester 007 Winchester
4 Thurrock 002 Thurrock
5 Torbay 013 Torbay

Forenames

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First names often paired with Allery

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Allery

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

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Ageing Communities

Nationally, the Allery surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ageing Communities, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Allery household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many residents are of normal retirement age or above and live in communal establishments, and there are few dependent children. The dominant property type is a mix of retirement flats and detached houses. Those in work are likely to be employed in managerial and professional occupations, and many residents are educated to degree level. Levels of owner occupation are high, but the private rental sector is also present. Rural locations predominate.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Allery is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Allery is most concentrated in decile 7 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

Allery falls in decile 10 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.

10
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Allery

The surname Allery originates from England, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ælor," which means "alder tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near an alder tree grove or worked with alder wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Allery can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties across England compiled by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named Ailric Ælor, which is believed to be an early spelling variation of the surname.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as Alery, Alrey, and Alrye. These variations reflect the changes in language and pronunciation over time, as well as the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that era.

Notably, the name Allery was associated with several prominent figures throughout history. One such individual was Sir William Allery, a Knight of the Garter who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century (born c. 1320, died c. 1395). He was known for his service in the Hundred Years' War against France.

In the 16th century, John Allery (c. 1510-1580) was a renowned English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal under the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I. His compositions, which included motets and anthems, were highly regarded during his time.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Allery (born c. 1560, died c. 1635), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from Hertfordshire, England. She was known for her charitable works, including the establishment of a grammar school and almshouses in the town of Hitchin.

The name Allery can also be traced back to several place names in England, such as Allery Copse in Gloucestershire and Allery Farm in Oxfordshire. These locations may have contributed to the prevalence of the surname in those regions.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Allery surname continued to be found in various records, indicating its enduring presence throughout English history. Notable individuals from this period include William Allery (c. 1640-1701), a merchant and landowner in Bristol, and Thomas Allery (c. 1720-1788), a renowned clockmaker from London.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Allery families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Allery 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. Devon leads with 33 Allerys recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.27x.

County Total Index
Devon 33 22.27x
Middlesex 17 2.39x
Surrey 11 3.17x
Hampshire 7 4.80x
Cornwall 3 3.72x
Kent 1 0.41x
Royal Navy 1 11.79x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brixham in Devon leads with 13 Allerys recorded in 1881 and an index of 755.81x.

Place Total Index
Brixham 13 755.81x
Camberwell 8 17.59x
Milton 7 1944.44x
Shoreditch London 7 22.68x
Westminster St James 7 95.63x
Slapton 5 3333.33x
Stokenham 5 1190.48x
Battersea 3 11.45x
Madron Penzance 3 102.39x
Totnes 3 344.83x
Berry Pomeroy 2 800.00x
Dartmouth St Saviour 2 476.19x
Dawlish 1 90.09x
Feltham 1 140.85x
Hammersmith London 1 5.70x
Modbury 1 263.16x
Stoke Gabriel 1 625.00x
Tonbridge 1 11.42x
Whitechapel London 1 14.25x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 12
Elizabeth 4
Ellen 2
Emily 2
Florence 2
Agnes 1
Alice 1
Anne 1
Edith 1
Emma 1
Harriet 1
Jane 1
Jenny 1
Jessie 1
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Olive 1
Pheabe 1
Rosa 1
Rose 1
Rosina 1

Top male names

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

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 Allery households.

FAQ

Allery surname: questions and answers

How common was the Allery surname in 1881?

In 1881, 72 people were recorded with the Allery surname. That placed it at #23,371 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Allery surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 150 in 2016. That gives Allery a modern rank of #23,724.

What does the Allery surname mean?

A habitational surname denoting someone from a place called Allerey or Allery.

What does the Allery map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Allery 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.