2000
#14,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,921
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.71
Rare Last name
Akridge
Derived from a place name meaning "oak ridge" or "oak wood" in Old English.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,230 Americans carry the last name Akridge. That puts it at #14,676 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 153,701 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Akridge surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.2K
1 in 153,701
Census rank
#14,676
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,945 bearers of the surname Akridge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14676th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Akridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.6%. The next largest groups are Black (14.3%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Akridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Akridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.6%. The next largest groups are Black (14.3%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Akridge bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Akridge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.6% · 1,490
- Black or African American14.3% · 279
- Two or more races4.8% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 69
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Akridge
Akridge appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,398
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,076
+155 bearers (+8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.70
Rank movement Down 96 places
2020
#14,676
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,945
-131 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.65
Rank movement Down 278 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,302 | 1,921 | 0.71 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,398 | 2,076 | 0.70 | +155 bearers (+8.1%) | Down 96 places |
| 2020 | #14,676 | 1,945 | 0.65 | -131 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 278 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Akridge surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,398 | #14,676 | -1.9% |
| Count | 2,076 | 1,945 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.70 | 0.65 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Akridge bearers went from 2,076 to 1,945 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 278 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,398 to #14,676.
FAQ
Akridge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Akridge?
Name Census estimates that about 2,230 living Americans carry the surname Akridge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 153,701 residents.
How common is Akridge?
Akridge ranks #14,676 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,945 people with the surname Akridge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,230), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Akridge.
Has Akridge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Akridge went from 2,076 recorded bearers to 1,945. That is a decrease of 131 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,398 to #14,676.
What does the Census say about the background of Akridge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Akridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.6%. The next largest groups are Black (14.3%) and Two or More Races (4.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Akridge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.6% (1,490 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Akridge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.6%), Black (14.3%), Two or More Races (4.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Akridge (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Akridge mean?
Derived from a place name meaning "oak ridge" or "oak wood" in Old English. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Akridge (0.65 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Akridge?
You can see how many people have the surname Akridge on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.