| ![Show Contents]() Allbright History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The historic region of Austria is the birthplace of the esteemed surname Allbright. The name is derived from "Allbright," a personal name of Teutonic origin, popular in various forms throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, meaning "illustrious." The surname was most likely first borne by the son of one called Allbright. Early Origins of the Allbright familyThe surname Allbright was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The name was especially common throughout the Middle Ages owing to the fame of the holy Adalbert of Prague, the archbishop who was martyred in 997 while converting the tribes of Prussia. Albrecht I (1255-1308) was the King of Germany from 1298 to 1308. Albrecht II (1397-1439,) son of Duke Albrecht IV of Austria, was elected German King in 1438, returning the house of Habsburg to the imperial throne after a lapse of 132 years. Albrecht III "the Pious" (1401-60) was the much-loved Duke of Bavaria, as was his son, Duke Albrecht IV "the wise." These kings and dukes contributed to the popularity of the name. Early History of the Allbright familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Allbright research. Another 157 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1567, 1604, 1621, 1626, 1631, 1638, 1651, 1657, 1674, 1677, 1752, 1760 and 1814 are included under the topic Early Allbright History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Allbright Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Allbright include Albrecht, Albrech, Allbrecht, Albrechs, Adalbert, Albert and many more. Early Notables of the Allbright familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Allbright were Albrecht, Marschall von Rapperswil, who was a great Swiss nobleman and poet at the end of the 13th century. Among the many prominent mediaeval troubadours and poets with this name are: Albrecht von Eyb, Albrecht von Halberstadt, Albrecht von Johannsdorf, Albrecht von...
Another 51 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Allbright Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Allbright RankingIn the United States, the name Allbright is the 18,837th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Allbright migration to the United States | + |
After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Allbright were
Allbright Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- George Allbright, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1740 2
Allbright Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- William B. Allbright, aged 38, originally from Liverpool, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1896 aboard the ship "Etruria" from Liverpool & Queenstown 3
Allbright Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Horace B. Allbright, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Ida" from Gibraltar, Spain 3
- Jane Allbright, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Somme" from Antwerp, Belgium 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Allbright (post 1700) | + |
- Nathan Matthew "Nat" Allbright (1923-2011), American sports announcer
- Ron Allbright (1934-2016), Canadian CFL football player for the Calgary Stampeders from 1956 to 1967
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
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Allbright migration to the United States 
