Find out how popular the last name Akridge is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Akridge.

Akridge, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Akridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Akridge in America

Akridge is the 14398th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Akridge surname appeared 2,076 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Akridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Akridge to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Akridge

The surname Akridge is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Warwickshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "ac" meaning oak and "ridge," referring to a ridge or hill covered with oak trees. This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic descriptor for someone who lived near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Acridge," indicating its early spelling variation.

In the 13th century, several records mention individuals with the surname Akridge. One notable figure was Sir John Akridge, a knight who fought in the Second Barons' War against King Henry III in the 1260s.

During the 16th century, the surname was also found in various parish records and court documents. One notable individual from this era was Thomas Akridge (c. 1520-1585), who was a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire.

In the 17th century, the name Akridge appeared in the records of the Virginia Company, which established the first permanent English settlement in North America. William Akridge (c. 1610-1675) was one of the early settlers in the colony of Virginia, arriving in the 1630s.

Another notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Akridge (1650-1712), who was accused of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts. Although she was initially imprisoned, she was eventually released and lived out the remainder of her life in Salem Village.

In the 18th century, John Akridge (1725-1803) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Maryland. He played an active role in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a member of the Maryland Militia.

During the 19th century, the Akridge surname continued to be found in various parts of the United States. One notable individual was Samuel Akridge (1810-1892), a farmer and politician who served as a member of the Mississippi State Legislature.

Throughout its history, the surname Akridge has been associated with various places, such as Akridge Farm in Warwickshire, Akridge Hill in Virginia, and Akridge Township in Ohio.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Akridge

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Akridge.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Akridge was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Akridge has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Akridge was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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