Notable Allsopp's in History

Several Allsopp family lines achieved prominence, including:

  • The brewing dynasty of Samuel Allsopp & Sons in Burton-upon-Trent, established in the 1740s and becoming one of Britain’s largest breweries by the 19th century.
  • Sir Henry Allsopp (1811-1887), 1st Baron Hindlip, who expanded the family brewing business.
  • Thomas Allsopp of Tipton (mid-19th century), a prominent estate agent and landowner.
  • Kirstie Allsopp – A British television presenter known for shows like Location, Location, Location and Love It or List It. She is the daughter of Charles Allsopp, 6th Baron Hindlip.
  • Charles Allsopp, 6th Baron Hindlip – Former chairman of Christie’s auction house and a member of the House of Lords
  • Arthur Allsopp, Australian test cricketer who became a pivotal figure in the development of softball in Victoria and Australia.
  • Thomas Allsop (1795–1880) – English stockbroker and author, often referred to as the “favourite disciple of Coleridge.”
  • James Allsop – As the Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia, he introduced the National Court Framework, which restructured the court into distinct practice areas to enhance efficiency and reduce state-based divisions.
  • Joan Winifred Allsop – A pioneer in adult education in Australia, she specialized in teaching international affairs, history, and music appreciation. She also initiated residential education courses for mothers and children.
  • Ryan Allsop – An English professional footballer who has contributed to sports through his career as a goalkeeper for various clubs.
  • Marin Alsop – A renowned American conductor, she was the first woman to lead a major American orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. She is also a strong advocate for music education.
  • William Alsup – U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of California, known for his involvement in high-profile cases, including the Oracle v. Google trial concerning Java APIs, where his familiarity with programming languages gained attention.
  • Joseph Alsop – An influential American journalist and syndicated columnist, known for his political commentary during the mid-20th century.
  • Matt Allsopp – a concept artist and visual development supervisor. Beyond his work on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, he has contributed to several major projects, including: Godzilla (2014) where he worked as a concept artist, helping to shape the visual style of the film, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong.
  • Jane Allsop – An Australian actress best known for her role as Constable Jo Parrish on the TV series Blue Heelers. She has also appeared in shows like Neighbours and Rake.

and not to be forgotten, Madge Alsop from Moonee Ponds , Victoria; Dame Edna Everage’s birdesmaid.