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

Aldrich, 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 Aldrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aldrich in America

Aldrich is the 2060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aldrich surname appeared 17,509 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Aldrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aldrich 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 Aldrich

The surname Aldrich is of English origin and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old English personal name Aldric, which is comprised of the elements "ald" meaning "old" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." This name was popular among the Anglo-Saxons and was often given to those who held positions of authority or were respected elders within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aldrich can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, there are entries for individuals with the name Aldrich or variations such as Aldric or Eldric, indicating that the name was well-established in England by the late 11th century.

The Aldrich surname is closely tied to several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Berkshire and Gloucestershire. For example, the village of Aldridge in Staffordshire is believed to have derived its name from the Old English "Alricing," which translates to "the people of Aldric."

Among the notable individuals who bore the Aldrich surname throughout history are:

1. Robert Aldrich (1918-1983), an American film director known for classics such as "The Dirty Dozen" and "Kiss Me Deadly."
2. Thomas Bailey Aldrich (1836-1907), an American poet, novelist, and editor who served as the editor of the prestigious Atlantic Monthly magazine.
3. Harriet Aldrich (1835-1926), an American sculptor and artist who studied in Italy and was known for her neoclassical works.
4. Ira Aldrich (1858-1952), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Aldrich Trust Company and made significant contributions to educational institutions.
5. Wilfred Aldrich (1905-1998), a British writer and broadcaster who served as the head of the BBC's Overseas Service during World War II.

The Aldrich surname has endured for centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, businessmen, and public figures. Its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic traditions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aldrich

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

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

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