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Etymology of Allard

What does the name Allard mean?

The earliest origins of the Allard surname date from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name reveals that an early member was a person considered to be brave and noble. 1 2

Early Origins of the Allard family

The surname Allard was first found in Norfolk and Northampton where they were recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086. Adelard was an under tenant of lands at that time. 3 "Adelhard was a cousin of Charlemagne, and Abbot of Corbie." 4

Adelardus (without surname) is also listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. Adam Adelard was found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 in Cambridgeshire. The same rolls include Simon filius Aderlard, Lincolnshire. In Somerset, John Athelard was listed 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 5 Later John Adelard was documented in 1327 in Yorkshire, and Richard William Adlard was listed in the Yorkshire Poll Tax of 1379. 4

In Gloucestershire, early Pipe Rolls listed Roger Aillard (1205) and Richard Alard (1209). Nicholas Adelard was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Worcestershire in 1275 and Stephen Eyllard was listed in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1296. Richard Athelard was found in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 for Cambridgeshire and William Athelard was found in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1327. 2

"Adelard of Bath was a 12th century writer on philosophy, of English birth, flourished about the beginning of the twelfth century. His English name was Æthelhard. His native place is said to have been Bath; but of the facts of his life little is known beyond the few references to travels contained in his own writings, and an entry in the Pipe Roll, 31 Henry I. " 6

Early History of the Allard family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Allard research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1505 and 1794 are included under the topic Early Allard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Allard Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Allard are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Allard include: Aelheard, Adelard, Adlard and others.

Early Notables of the Allard family

More information is included under the topic Early Allard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Allard World Ranking

the United States, the name Allard is the 2,672nd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 7 However, in Canada, the name Allard is ranked the 214th most popular surname with an estimated 18,245 people with that name. 8 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Allard is the 87th popular surname. 9 France ranks Allard as 255th with 14,567 people. 10

Allard migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Allard or a variant listed above:

Allard Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Allard Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Cristine Allard, who landed in Louisiana in 1718 11
  • Antoine Allard, aged 20, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 11
  • Isaac Allard, who landed in Massachusetts in 1750 11
  • William Allard, who arrived in America in 1760 11
  • Paul and William Allard, wholanded in the year 1767
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Allard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • John Allard, who arrived in Savanna(h), Georgia in 1809 11
  • Peter Gre Allard, who arrived in Savanna(h), Georgia in 1810 11
  • L Allard, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 11
  • Martin Allard, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1886 11
  • Mr. Arman Allard, aged 35, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Werkendam" 12
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Allard Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Achille Allard, aged 27, who landed in America from Paris, in 1904
  • Auguste Allard, aged 0, who settled in America from Carvin, France, in 1913

Allard migration to Canada +

Allard Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Mr. Julien Allard, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 27th March 1665 13
Allard Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Bertha Allard, aged 50, who settled in Quebec Canada, in 1911
  • Alfred Allard, aged 31, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1912
  • Albert Allard, aged 63, who settled in Ottawa, Ontario, in 1923

Allard migration to Australia +

Allard Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • James Allard (aged 20) arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Eliza"

Allard migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Allard Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Richard Henry Allard, (b. 1822), aged 37, English labourer from Essex travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Victory " arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th May 1859 14
  • Mrs. Mary Ann Allard, (b. 1825), aged 34, English settler from Essex travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Victory " arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th May 1859 14
  • Mr. Alfred Allard, (b. 1848), aged 11, English settler from Essex travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Victory " arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th May 1859 14
  • Miss Elizabeth Allard, (b. 1850), aged 9, English settler from Essex travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Victory " arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th May 1859 14
  • Mr. Henry Allard, (b. 1851), aged 8, English settler from Essex travelling from Gravesend aboard the ship "Victory " arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 14th May 1859 14
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Allard (post 1700) +

  • Beatrice "Bea" Jean Allard (b. 1930), American former pitcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (1949)
  • Brigadier-General John Stetson Allard (1897-1967), American Duty with the VII Bomber Command (1943-1944) 15
  • James Allard (b. 1969), former "Chief Experience Officer" and Chief Technology Officer, for Microsoft
  • Alan Wayne Allard (b. 1943), senior United States Senator from Colorado
  • Sydney Allard (1910-1966), English founder of the Allard Car company
  • Élisée Albert Louis Allard (1916-1944), French Special Operations Executive (SOE)
  • Danik Allard (b. 2000), Canadian Paralympic Boccia player, he competed at the 2020 and 2024 Paralympics
  • Jean-Guy Allard (1948-2016), Canadian journalist
  • General Jean-Victor Allard (1913-1996), Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff from 1966 to 1969 16
  • ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
USS Indianapolis
  • Vincent Jerome Allard (1918-1991), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he survived the sinking 17
  • T. E. Allard (d. 1917), Canadian Private in the 19th Battalion who died at Vimy Ridge April 1917
  • F. Allard (d. 1917), Canadian Private in the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion who died at Vimy Ridge April 1917
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  9. "The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
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  12. Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2126
  13. Debien, Gabriel. Liste Des Engagés Pour Le Canada Au XVIIe Siècle. Vol. 6, Laval University, 1952. (Retreived 24th May 2018). Retrieved from https://lebloguedeguyperron.wordpress.com/2016/06/30/130-liste-des-contrats-dengagement-pour-la-nouvelle-france-releves-a-la-rochelle-entre-1634-et-1679/
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  15. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 6) John Allard. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Allard/John_Stetson/USA.html
  16. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, August 30) Jean-Victor Allard. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Allard/Jean-Victor/Canada.html
  17. Final Crew List, retrieved 2021, October 30th Retrieved from https://www.ussindianapolis.com/final-crew

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