| ![Show Contents]() Allsopp History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancestors of the name Allsopp date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in Alsop-le-Dale, a chapelry in the parish of Ashbourne, in the county of Derbyshire. "Alsop is the Elleshope of the Domesday Survey. The manor was given by the crown to William de Ferrars, Earl of Derby, from whom it passed in succession to various families. " 1 "This ancient race were seated at Alsop-in-the-Dale, (Alsop-Le-Dale) in Derbyshire, about the time of the Conquest, and there continued in an uninterrupted descent for 19 or 20 generations." 2 Early Origins of the Allsopp familyThe surname Allsopp was first found in Derbyshire in the midland of England where the Pipe Rolls of 1175 include and entry for Gamel de Haleshoppe. Later, Philip Alsope was listed in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 in Cheshire. 3 The Hundredorum Rolls also included: William Alsape, Cambridgeshire; and Elena Alsope, Cambridgeshire. 4 "The ancient and distinguished family of Alsop were seated at Alsop-in-the-Dale, in the parish of Ashbourn, at the time of the Norman Conquest, and there they continued for 19 or 20 generations. Of this family there are numerous branches, of which the Allsopps of Burton form one. There was a Richard de Alsop of Shropshire in the 13th century. The name is also found in the surrounding counties, but Derbyshire is its great home." 5 Moving forward a few centuries, we did find these interesting entries in Hotten's Lists of Emigrants, (pp. 58, 78, 12): Joseph Alsopp (aged 14) went out to New England in the Elizabeth in 1635. Also Thomas Alsopp (aged 20). Also Robert Alsopp aged 18. 4 In Scotland, "this surname occurs in the Aberdeen Directory, and is most probably of recent introduction from England. From Alsop in the county of Derby." 6 Early History of the Allsopp familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Allsopp research. Another 47 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1580, 1601, 1603, 1616, 1626, 1630, 1637, 1641, 1656, 1696, 1703, 1706, 1726 and 1752 are included under the topic Early Allsopp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Allsopp Spelling VariationsAllsopp has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Allsopp have been found, including Allsopp, Allsop, Alsopp, Alsop, Elleshope and others. Early Notables of the Allsopp familyNotables of this surname at this time include: Vincent Alsop (ca. 1630-1703), an English Nonconformist clergyman. Anthony Alsop (d. 1726), was an English poetical writer, educated at Westminster and Christ Church...
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In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Allsopps to arrive on North American shores:
Allsopp Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Thomas Allsopp, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1820
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Allsopp Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Allsopp, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Hyde" in 1849 7
| Contemporary Notables of the name Allsopp (post 1700) | + |
- George Higginson Allsopp (1846-1907), English brewer and Conservative politician
- Henry Allsopp (1811-1887), English businessman and Conservative politician, created 1st Baron Hindlip in 1886
- Samuel Allsopp (1780-1838), English philanthropist
- Edward James "Ted" Allsopp (1926-2024), Australian race walker
- Cecil Allsopp, American radiologist
- Raymond Arthur "Ray" Allsopp OAM (1933-2021), Australian rules football player who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1955 to 1959
- Daniel Allsopp (b. 1978), Australian footballer
- Samuel Allsopp, co-founder of Samuel Allsopp & Sons, a large brewing company in Burton upon Trent, England
- George Allsopp (1733-1805), British soldier who served during the Seven Years War in Canada
- Christopher Allsopp, British economist
| Historic Events for the Allsopp family | + |
SS Atlantic - A. Allsopp, (Alsoff), who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Festina lente
Motto Translation: Be quick without impetuosity.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland Their Origin, Meaning and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946. Print. (ISBN 0-87104-172-3)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) WILLIAM HYDE 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849WilliamHyde.htm
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