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

Aldredge, 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 Aldredge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aldredge in America

Aldredge is the 32935th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aldredge surname appeared 696 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aldredge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aldredge 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 Aldredge

The surname Aldredge is of Anglo-Saxon origin, with its roots traceable to the English counties of Warwickshire and Staffordshire during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English words "ealdric" and "ridge," which collectively translate to "old ruler" or "elder ruler." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have held positions of authority or leadership within their respective communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aldredge name can be found in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from the year 1279, where it appears as "Aldrich." This variant spelling provides insight into the name's evolution over time and highlights the influence of regional dialects on its pronunciation and documentation.

The Aldredge surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1327, further cementing its presence in the region during the 14th century. It is worth noting that the name may have been associated with specific locations or landmarks, as was common practice during that era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Aldredge surname. One such figure was Sir Roger Aldredge (1565-1631), a prominent English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. Another was William Aldredge (1694-1773), a renowned clockmaker from London who gained recognition for his intricate timepieces.

In the literary realm, John Aldredge (1789-1861) was a respected poet and essayist from Warwickshire, whose works explored themes of nature and rural life. His contemporary, Mary Aldredge (1796-1872), was a notable educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing several schools in the Midlands region.

Across the Atlantic, the Aldredge name found its way to the American colonies, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of Thomas Aldredge (1620-1690), a settler from Warwickshire who established a homestead in Virginia in the mid-17th century.

While the surname Aldredge may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots remain firmly embedded in the historical landscapes of Warwickshire and Staffordshire, where it once signified a position of authority and leadership within the communities that bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aldredge

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

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 Aldredge 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 Aldredge 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 Aldredge was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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