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UK surname

Allman

An English occupational surname for a keeper or manager of cattle or horses.

In the 1881 census there were 1,410 people recorded with the Allman surname, ranking it #2,944 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 2,328, ranked #2,802, up from #2,944 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Wolstanton, Muckleston and Edgmond (Edgmond), Chetwynd, Cheswardine, Hinstock. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Stafford, Shropshire and Cheshire East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Allman is 2,464 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 65.1%.

1881 census count

1,410

Ranked #2,944

Modern count

2,328

2016, ranked #2,802

Peak year

2000

2,464 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Allman had 1,410 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #2,944 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 2,328 in 2016, ranked #2,802.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2,270 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Allman surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Allman surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Allman 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 817 #3,294
1861 historical 705 #3,840
1881 historical 1,410 #2,944
1891 historical 1,673 #2,689
1901 historical 2,067 #2,593
1911 historical 2,270 #2,228
1997 modern 2,215 #2,801
1998 modern 2,439 #2,665
1999 modern 2,440 #2,689
2000 modern 2,464 #2,649
2001 modern 2,424 #2,632
2002 modern 2,462 #2,658
2003 modern 2,374 #2,689
2004 modern 2,329 #2,722
2005 modern 2,315 #2,706
2006 modern 2,328 #2,700
2007 modern 2,329 #2,722
2008 modern 2,371 #2,698
2009 modern 2,396 #2,735
2010 modern 2,401 #2,785
2011 modern 2,340 #2,817
2012 modern 2,282 #2,827
2013 modern 2,305 #2,847
2014 modern 2,334 #2,832
2015 modern 2,317 #2,822
2016 modern 2,328 #2,802

Geography

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Where Allmans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Wolstanton, Muckleston, Edgmond (Edgmond), Chetwynd, Cheswardine, Hinstock, Manchester and Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Stafford, Shropshire, Cheshire East and Tameside. 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 Wolstanton Staffordshire
2 Muckleston Shropshire
3 Edgmond (Edgmond), Chetwynd, Cheswardine, Hinstock Shropshire
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Hellesdon, St Mary in the Marsh, St Clement, St Martin at Oak, St Mary at Coslany, St Michael at Cos Norfolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Stafford 005 Stafford
2 Shropshire 001 Shropshire
3 Shropshire 005 Shropshire
4 Cheshire East 051 Cheshire East
5 Tameside 020 Tameside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Allman

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Allman

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Allman is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Allman is most concentrated in decile 5 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.

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Allman falls in decile 6 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.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Allman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Allman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Allman

The surname Allman is of Anglo-Saxon origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in England. The name is derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning "old" and "mann" meaning "man," suggesting it may have been initially used as a nickname for an elderly or respected individual.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Aldeman" in the county of Hertfordshire, indicating its presence in England during the 11th century.

Over the centuries, the name evolved through various spellings, including Aldeman, Aldman, and eventually Allman. These variations reflect the changes in language and pronunciation that occurred throughout history.

One notable historical figure with the surname Allman was John Allman, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He was born around 1520 and played a prominent role in the city's governance and trade activities.

Another individual of historical significance was William Allman, a renowned English botanist and naturalist who lived from 1776 to 1846. He made significant contributions to the study of plant life and is credited with the discovery of several new species.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Allman surname can be found in the colonial records of Virginia in the mid-17th century. Thomas Allman, born around 1630, was among the early settlers in the Tidewater region of Virginia.

The Allman name is also associated with the renowned American rock band, The Allman Brothers Band. Founded in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (1946-1971) and Gregg Allman (1947-2017), the band was a pioneering force in the Southern rock genre and achieved widespread acclaim for their unique blend of blues, jazz, and rock.

Another notable figure with the Allman surname was Ralph Allman, a British actor and screenwriter who lived from 1923 to 2013. He had a prolific career in television and film, appearing in numerous popular productions throughout the 20th century.

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1881 census detail

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Allman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Allman 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. Cheshire leads with 370 Allmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.22x.

County Total Index
Cheshire 370 12.22x
Staffordshire 275 5.94x
Lancashire 188 1.16x
Middlesex 110 0.80x
Shropshire 101 8.52x
Yorkshire 86 0.63x
Norfolk 54 2.56x
Surrey 29 0.43x
Warwickshire 21 0.61x
Sussex 19 0.82x
Denbighshire 18 3.47x
Kent 18 0.38x
Lincolnshire 14 0.64x
Essex 13 0.48x
Nottinghamshire 12 0.65x
Derbyshire 9 0.42x
Suffolk 9 0.54x
Caernarfonshire 8 1.44x
Flintshire 8 2.17x
Glamorgan 8 0.34x
Cambridgeshire 6 0.69x
Monmouthshire 6 0.61x
Durham 5 0.12x
Gloucestershire 4 0.15x
Merionethshire 3 1.20x
Hampshire 2 0.07x
Northamptonshire 2 0.16x
Pembrokeshire 2 0.46x
Anglesey 1 0.41x
Cornwall 1 0.06x
Devon 1 0.04x
Herefordshire 1 0.18x
Northumberland 1 0.05x
Renfrewshire 1 0.09x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Heigham in Norfolk leads with 30 Allmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 26.50x.

Place Total Index
Heigham 30 26.50x
Monks Coppenhall 30 26.26x
Stoke Upon Trent 29 5.91x
Bethnal Green London 25 4.20x
Edgmond 25 191.72x
Mucklestone 23 518.02x
Wolstanton Knutton 21 74.28x
Hammersmith London 20 5.92x
Saredon 20 1574.80x
Marchwiel 18 679.25x
Toxteth Park 18 3.27x
Weaverham Cum Milton 18 225.00x
Widnes 18 15.33x
Burslem 17 12.82x
Everton 17 3.28x
Manchester 17 2.32x
Hinstock 16 394.09x
Lambeth 16 1.34x
Wolstanton 16 11.38x
Birmingham 15 1.30x
Broxton 15 612.24x
Gorton 15 9.80x
Bollin Fee 14 104.24x
Bollington In 14 51.95x
Audlem 13 182.07x
Great Yarmouth 13 7.44x
Leeds 13 1.69x
Madeley 13 112.65x
Chetwynd 12 313.32x
Newcastle Under Lyme 12 14.65x
Sandbach 12 46.48x
High Offley 11 287.96x
Burwardsley 10 478.47x
Chester St John Baptist 10 18.38x
Coddington 10 1851.85x
Cheswardine 9 177.87x
Coppenhall Dunston 9 523.26x
Eccleshall 9 51.28x
Elton 9 16.01x
Kinderton Cum Hulme 9 354.33x
Larktn Duckngtn Ovrtn 9 386.27x
St Peterat Gowts Lincoln 9 29.18x
Aldford 8 334.73x
Ardwick 8 5.45x
Chilwell 8 162.93x
Churton By Aldford 8 650.41x
Eccleston 8 526.32x
Gnosall 8 71.62x
Merthyr Tydfil 8 3.49x
Newington 8 21.37x
West Bromwich 8 3.02x
Winnington 8 238.81x
Wybunbury 8 286.74x
Church Stretton 7 88.05x
Eglwys Rhos 7 100.43x
Frodsham 7 59.68x
Gorleston 7 16.49x
Hessle In Sculcoates 7 58.33x
Holy Trinity 7 2.14x
Oldham 7 1.33x
Penkridge 7 58.63x
Runcorn 7 10.03x
St George In East London 7 5.43x
Sutton Stoneferry 7 18.00x
Trentham 7 17.78x
West Derby 7 1.47x
Altrincham 6 11.34x
Chorlton On Medlock 6 2.32x
Congleton 6 11.47x
Drayton In Hales 6 24.56x
Eaton In Macclesfield 6 317.46x
Halton 6 88.76x
Hulme 6 1.77x
Keele 6 121.95x
Middlewich 6 96.31x
Nuthurst 6 156.66x
Openshaw 6 7.87x
Shoreditch London 6 1.01x
St Woollos 6 5.42x
Wincham 6 107.53x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 108
Sarah 63
Elizabeth 59
Jane 27
Ann 25
Eliza 23
Alice 21
Annie 21
Emma 21
Margaret 21
Hannah 20
Martha 18
Emily 16
Ellen 13
Fanny 13
Harriet 13
Edith 12
Catherine 9
Caroline 8
Ada 6
Florence 6
Anne 5
Frances 5
Louisa 5
Maria 5
Susan 5
Amy 4
Gertrude 4
Jessie 4
Agnes 3
Charlotte 3
Eleanor 3
Elizth. 3
Ethel 3
Rebecca 3
Selina 3
Amanda 2
Amelia 2
Betty 2
Harriett 2
Henrietta 2
Isabella 2
Kate 2
Lilian 2
Lydia 2
Margret 2
Marie 2
Matilda 2
Miriam 2
Phebe 2

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 110
John 92
Thomas 68
George 64
James 37
Henry 29
Joseph 28
Richard 21
Charles 19
Edward 19
Frederick 18
Arthur 14
Alfred 12
Herbert 12
Albert 11
Daniel 10
Samuel 10
Frank 8
Robert 8
Wm. 7
Edwin 6
Harry 6
Ernest 5
Francis 5
Isaac 5
Geo. 4
Walter 4
Benjamin 3
David 3
Jesse 3
Matthew 3
Michael 3
Peter 3
Ralph 3
Timothy 3
Amos 2
Bernard 2
Darcy 2
Frederic 2
Fredk. 2
Fredrick 2
Lawrence 2
Mathew 2
Philip 2
Thos. 2
Chas. 1
Faithful 1
Frances 1
Fred 1
Wm.Jno. 1

FAQ

Allman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Allman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,410 people were recorded with the Allman surname. That placed it at #2,944 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Allman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 2,328 in 2016. That gives Allman a modern rank of #2,802.

What does the Allman surname mean?

An English occupational surname for a keeper or manager of cattle or horses.

What does the Allman map show?

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