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ˈæl ənallen

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Allen.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. Allen, Gracie Allen, Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, Gracienoun

    United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

  2. Allen, Woody Allen, Allen Stewart Konigsbergnoun

    United States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-)

  3. Allen, Ethan Allennoun

    a soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789)

Wiktionary

  1. Allennoun

    derived from the given name Alan.

  2. Allennoun

    An English and Scottish surname derived from the given name Alan.

  3. Allennoun

    A male given name from the Celtic languages, a variant of Alan; in modern use often transferred from the surname.

ChatGPT

  1. allen

    The term "Allen" primarily refers to a personal first name or family surname that is popular in English-speaking countries. It is derived from an old Gaelic name that means 'little rock' or 'harmony.' Additionally, "Allen" is also used in reference to an 'Allen Wrench' or 'Allen Key,' a tool used to drive bolts and screws with hexagonal sockets. The exact definition depends on the context in which the term "Allen" is used.

Wikidata

  1. Allen

    Allen is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States, a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2010 census the city had a total population of 84,246.

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Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ALLEN

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Allen is ranked #33 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Allen surname appeared 482,607 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 164 would have the surname Allen.

    67.5% or 326,194 total occurrences were White.
    26.1% or 126,298 total occurrences were Black.
    2.4% or 11,920 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    2.3% or 11,486 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.8% or 4,150 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    0.5% or 2,606 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Allen in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Allen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Allen in a Sentence

  1. Tony Oppedisano:

    When she was beginning to have problems with Woody [Allen] she was looking for some comfort and it was like two old friends catching up, she was devastated and he was there to support her.

  2. Charles Scharf:

    As interim CEO, Allen often spoke of the need for everyone at Wells Fargo to conduct our business with the highest levels of integrity.

  3. Stephen Curry:

    To be in the same category and to pass a guy like Ray Allen and all the iconic moments hes had in playoff games and finals games, its pretty surreal, definitely honored and grateful for those opportunities. I always joked, if I shoot a lot of 3s I better make a lot of them.

  4. Leona Allen and Elsa Gaule:

    I was about halfway up the hill and I heard Leona Allen start yelling.

  5. Tom Coker:

    Jim Allen was not under the illusion that Jim Allen was going to win the vote. Jim Allen was just hoping to change some public opinion.

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