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UK surname

Allsopp

A surname derived from an old English personal name meaning "son of Alsop".

In the 1881 census there were 1,229 people recorded with the Allsopp surname, ranking it #3,295 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3,658, ranked #1,863, up from #3,295 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Tamworth, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and St Werburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Derbyshire Dales, Lichfield and North Warwickshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Allsopp is 4,003 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 197.6%.

1881 census count

1,229

Ranked #3,295

Modern count

3,658

2016, ranked #1,863

Peak year

1998

4,003 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Allsopp had 1,229 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,295 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 3,658 in 2016, ranked #1,863.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3,245 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Allsopp surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Allsopp surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Allsopp 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 218 #9,754
1861 historical 267 #9,290
1881 historical 1,229 #3,295
1891 historical 2,001 #2,304
1901 historical 2,622 #2,105
1911 historical 3,245 #1,603
1997 modern 3,862 #1,684
1998 modern 4,003 #1,688
1999 modern 3,996 #1,706
2000 modern 3,958 #1,715
2001 modern 3,873 #1,711
2002 modern 3,918 #1,730
2003 modern 3,756 #1,769
2004 modern 3,737 #1,773
2005 modern 3,678 #1,775
2006 modern 3,658 #1,784
2007 modern 3,673 #1,792
2008 modern 3,712 #1,786
2009 modern 3,758 #1,815
2010 modern 3,828 #1,817
2011 modern 3,789 #1,811
2012 modern 3,632 #1,856
2013 modern 3,741 #1,837
2014 modern 3,745 #1,847
2015 modern 3,677 #1,861
2016 modern 3,658 #1,863

Geography

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Where Allsopps are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Tamworth, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard, St Werburgh, Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars and Sheffield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Derbyshire Dales, Lichfield, North Warwickshire, Northumberland and Warwick. 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 Tamworth Staffordshire
2 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
3 St Werburgh Derbyshire
4 Leicester St Margaret and Bishop's Fee, Leicester All Saints, Blackfriars Leicestershire
5 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Derbyshire Dales 008 Derbyshire Dales
2 Lichfield 004 Lichfield
3 North Warwickshire 001 North Warwickshire
4 Northumberland 011 Northumberland
5 Warwick 013 Warwick

Forenames

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First names often paired with Allsopp

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Allsopp

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Allsopp, 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 Allsopp surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Allsopp 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

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Allsopp 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

Allsopp 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Allsopp falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Allsopp 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 Allsopp, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Allsopp

The surname Allsopp has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ald" meaning old and "sopp" meaning a small bundle of straw or hay, possibly referring to an occupation or a location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Aldesope" in Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region of England.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various spellings such as "Aldesopp", "Aldsop", and "Alsopp" in different parts of England, including Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire.

One notable figure with the surname Allsopp was Samuel Allsopp (1702-1781), a renowned brewer from Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. He established the Allsopp Brewery, which became one of the largest and most successful breweries in England during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Another prominent individual was Henry Allsopp (1811-1891), a British businessman and philanthropist from Burton upon Trent. He inherited and expanded the family's brewing empire, and was also active in local politics and charitable endeavors.

In the early 19th century, the surname Allsopp appeared in various places, including the village of Allsopp in Derbyshire, which may have derived its name from the family.

Samuel Charles Allsopp (1842-1897) was a British engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of the first successful torpedo for the Royal Navy.

Elizabeth Allsopp (1877-1973) was a British artist and illustrator, renowned for her book illustrations and paintings depicting rural life in England.

Throughout its history, the surname Allsopp has been associated with various occupations, including brewing, agriculture, and industry, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.

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1881 census detail

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Allsopp families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Allsopp 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 218 Allsopps recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.61x.

County Total Index
Derbyshire 218 11.61x
Staffordshire 207 5.12x
Warwickshire 127 4.20x
Yorkshire 102 0.86x
Lancashire 79 0.56x
Leicestershire 78 5.87x
Nottinghamshire 70 4.33x
Northumberland 48 2.69x
Middlesex 40 0.33x
Monmouthshire 38 4.38x
Durham 34 0.95x
Surrey 33 0.56x
Worcestershire 21 1.34x
Gloucestershire 19 0.81x
Glamorgan 14 0.67x
Essex 13 0.55x
Flintshire 12 3.72x
Wiltshire 10 0.94x
Kent 9 0.22x
Brecknockshire 8 3.34x
Hampshire 6 0.24x
Suffolk 6 0.41x
Norfolk 5 0.27x
Northamptonshire 5 0.44x
Cheshire 4 0.15x
Lincolnshire 4 0.21x
Shropshire 4 0.39x
Dorset 2 0.25x
Oxfordshire 2 0.27x
Royal Navy 2 1.40x
Ayrshire 1 0.11x
Bedfordshire 1 0.16x
Berkshire 1 0.11x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.13x
Carmarthenshire 1 0.20x
Cornwall 1 0.07x
Cumberland 1 0.10x
Herefordshire 1 0.20x
Midlothian 1 0.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 38 Allsopps recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.77x.

Place Total Index
Birmingham 38 3.77x
Burntwood Edial 34 131.53x
Derby St Werburgh 33 30.45x
Aston 29 3.48x
Nottingham St Mary 29 6.94x
Tipton 23 18.56x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 21 18.97x
Leicester St Margaret 20 6.17x
Walsall Foreign 19 9.09x
Ripley 18 77.59x
Wilnecote 17 196.08x
Acomb 15 346.42x
Derby St Peter 14 23.42x
Anslow 13 828.03x
Bedworth 13 58.93x
Skelmersdale 13 54.83x
Tettenhall 13 52.55x
Trevethin 13 15.88x
Holywell 12 29.66x
Snenton 12 18.90x
West Ham 12 2.30x
Wymeswold 12 312.50x
Castle Donnington 11 99.82x
Brimington 10 70.18x
Derby St Alkmund 10 17.78x
Llanover 10 33.78x
Sheffield 10 2.64x
Holbrook 9 213.27x
Litchurch 9 11.92x
Wolverhampton 9 2.89x
Barnsley 8 6.53x
Burton Upon Trent 8 8.45x
Chesterfield 8 11.37x
Claylane 8 30.66x
Darfield 8 74.01x
Greenwich 8 4.19x
Hindley 8 13.19x
Kimberworth 8 12.13x
Lambeth 8 0.77x
Llanelly 8 27.88x
Middlestone 8 111.89x
Wigston Magna 8 45.38x
Churwell 7 86.42x
Duffield 7 47.33x
Great Longstone With 7 350.00x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 7 4.53x
Horsley 7 62.00x
Kensington London 7 1.05x
Newbold Dunston 7 39.24x
Risca 7 42.84x
Rolleston 7 225.08x
Southwark St George Martyr 7 2.90x
Sutton Coldfield 7 22.03x
Unstone 7 94.85x
Wallbottle 7 184.70x
Wetherby 7 90.44x
Whitwick 7 41.42x
Ardwick 6 4.68x
Barforth 6 1090.91x
Barton Under Needwood 6 81.63x
Berkswich 6 242.92x
Bishopwearmouth 6 1.96x
Bolehall Glascote 6 46.84x
Cakemore 6 233.46x
Carlton 6 32.54x
Cirencester 6 18.85x
Coventry St Michael 6 6.18x
Everton 6 1.32x
Glossop Dale 6 6.83x
Gorton 6 4.49x
Leckhampton 6 41.41x
Llandaff 6 8.64x
Norbury 6 365.85x
Pendleton In Salford 6 3.54x
Royton 6 13.79x
Tamworth 6 27.73x
Whetstone 6 123.20x
Worksop 6 12.52x
Colton 5 179.86x
Hasland 5 26.16x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
William 96
John 67
George 49
Thomas 45
James 36
Joseph 33
Charles 32
Henry 18
Samuel 17
Edward 16
Arthur 13
Walter 12
Alfred 11
Wm. 11
Harry 10
Richard 10
Frederick 8
Francis 7
Frank 6
Robert 6
Thos. 6
Albert 5
Edwin 5
Ernest 5
Geo. 5
Elijah 4
Daniel 3
Edmund 3
Fred 3
Stephen 3
Tom 3
Benjamin 2
Chas. 2
Christopher 2
Fredk. 2
Herbert 2
Isaac 2
J. 2
Jeremiah 2
Job 2
Joe 2
Jonathan 2
Joshua 2
Sidney 2
Aurthur 1
Chapman 1
Enoch 1
Horace 1
Isaiah 1
Worthis 1

FAQ

Allsopp surname: questions and answers

How common was the Allsopp surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1,229 people were recorded with the Allsopp surname. That placed it at #3,295 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Allsopp surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 3,658 in 2016. That gives Allsopp a modern rank of #1,863.

What does the Allsopp surname mean?

A surname derived from an old English personal name meaning "son of Alsop".

What does the Allsopp map show?

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