All

The surname 'All' is of English origin, deriving from the Old English pre-7th century word 'aell' or 'all', which means 'noble' or 'kind'. The name may have been a nickname for a well-respected or noble individual in the community.

The All surname is one of many short, monosyllabic surnames that have been used in England for centuries. Variants of the name include Ald and Alde, and it is believed to have been influenced by the Norse or Anglo-Saxon languages.

The distribution of the All surname in the United Kingdom is widespread, with concentrations in various regions such as East Anglia, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire. The surname has also spread to other English-speaking countries as a result of migration, particularly to the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable individuals bearing the surname All include British musician and actor Thomas Earl Petty, who is better known as Tom Petty, as well as English footballer Martin All, who played for clubs such as West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.

Researching the origins of the surname All can provide valuable insights into one's family history and genealogy, shedding light on the heritage and identity of individuals with this name.

There are approximately 17 people named All in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named All.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Richard

Female

  • Lisa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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