UK surname
A surname derived from the Old English phrase meaning "all worth" or "of exceptional value".
In the 1881 census there were 57 people recorded with the Allworth surname, ranking it #25,575 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 43, ranked #35,285, down from #25,575 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Greenwich, London parishes and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Allworth is 121 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 24.6%.
1881 census count
57
Ranked #25,575
Modern count
43
2016, ranked #35,285
Peak year
1861
121 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Allworth surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Allworth surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 36 | #26,838 |
| 1861 | historical | 121 | #18,148 |
| 1881 | historical | 57 | #25,575 |
| 1891 | historical | 96 | #24,559 |
| 1901 | historical | 60 | #27,502 |
| 1911 | historical | 85 | #24,322 |
| 1997 | modern | 44 | #33,275 |
| 1998 | modern | 57 | #32,226 |
| 1999 | modern | 54 | #32,660 |
| 2000 | modern | 57 | #32,417 |
| 2001 | modern | 51 | #32,850 |
| 2002 | modern | 52 | #33,110 |
| 2003 | modern | 48 | #33,533 |
| 2004 | modern | 48 | #33,742 |
| 2005 | modern | 49 | #33,859 |
| 2006 | modern | 52 | #33,923 |
| 2007 | modern | 54 | #34,042 |
| 2008 | modern | 55 | #34,165 |
| 2009 | modern | 58 | #34,144 |
| 2010 | modern | 55 | #34,536 |
| 2011 | modern | 54 | #34,563 |
| 2012 | modern | 48 | #34,938 |
| 2013 | modern | 45 | #35,167 |
| 2014 | modern | 45 | #35,201 |
| 2015 | modern | 42 | #35,322 |
| 2016 | modern | 43 | #35,285 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Greenwich, London parishes, Manchester, Lambeth and Ditton, Long. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwich | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Ditton, Long | Surrey |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Allworth surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Allworth, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Allworth surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Allworth household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Allworth is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Allworth is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Allworth, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname ALLWORTH originated in England during the late medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words "aell" meaning a hill and "worth" meaning an enclosure or homestead. The name likely referred to someone who lived in a homestead on a hill or someone from a place called Allworth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1221, which mention a William de Alworth. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 also list a John de Alworth from Oxfordshire. These early records suggest the name was already well-established by the 13th century.
The ALLWORTH name can be found in various historical documents throughout the medieval and early modern periods. For example, the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 include a reference to a Thomas Alleworth. In 1524, the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire list a John Aleworth.
One notable bearer of the ALLWORTH name was Sir William Allworth (c.1505-1585), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1591-1592.
Another prominent figure was Edward Allworth (c.1550-1626), an English playwright and actor who was a contemporary of William Shakespeare. Some of his plays included "The Fair Quarrel" and "The Poor Gentleman".
In the 17th century, there was Richard Allworth (1625-1677), a Puritan minister and author who wrote several religious texts. He served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Battersea, London.
The ALLWORTH name was also found in various parts of England, with variations in spelling such as Alworth, Alleworth, and Ayleworth. Some places that may have contributed to the name's origin include Allworth in Gloucestershire and Allworth Manor in Somerset.
Overall, the surname ALLWORTH has a long and well-documented history in England dating back to the medieval period. Its locational origins and various bearers throughout the centuries have contributed to its enduring legacy as a distinctive English surname.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Allworth surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 20 Allworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.38x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 20 | 7.38x |
| Middlesex | 17 | 3.06x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.91x |
| Essex | 5 | 4.56x |
| Kent | 5 | 2.64x |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1.63x |
| Cumberland | 1 | 2.09x |
| Dorset | 1 | 2.74x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Merton in Surrey leads with 8 Allworths recorded in 1881 and an index of 1702.13x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | 8 | 1702.13x |
| St Andrew Holborn London | 7 | 290.46x |
| Hackney London | 6 | 19.25x |
| Camberwell | 5 | 14.08x |
| Chingford | 5 | 1923.08x |
| Greenwich | 4 | 45.20x |
| Lambeth | 4 | 8.25x |
| Middleton In Oldham | 3 | 151.52x |
| Paddington London | 3 | 14.68x |
| Manchester | 2 | 6.74x |
| Wandsworth | 2 | 37.38x |
| Bramhall | 1 | 196.08x |
| Gayton | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Melbury Sampford | 1 | 10000.00x |
| Milton In Gravesend | 1 | 35.21x |
| Salford | 1 | 5.15x |
| Shalford | 1 | 333.33x |
| St Pancras London | 1 | 2.23x |
| Whitehaven | 1 | 39.22x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Allworth surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Allworth surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Allworth households.
FAQ
In 1881, 57 people were recorded with the Allworth surname. That placed it at #25,575 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 43 in 2016. That gives Allworth a modern rank of #35,285.
A surname derived from the Old English phrase meaning "all worth" or "of exceptional value".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Allworth bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.