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

Arledge, 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 Arledge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Arledge in America

Arledge is the 12279th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Arledge surname appeared 2,532 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 Arledge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Arledge 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 Arledge

The surname Arledge has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the Old English words "ar" meaning "dwelling" and "leah" meaning "a clearing or meadow in a forest." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a clearing or meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Arlegh." This was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the name was also found in various spellings such as "Arleighe," "Arleagh," and "Arley." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping at the time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire, where a certain William de Arlegh was recorded as a landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a surname by this time.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Arledge (c. 1425-1499), a English knight and landowner from Gloucestershire. He served under King Edward IV during the Wars of the Roses and was granted estates for his loyalty.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Arledge (c. 1560-1638), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Exeter Cathedral from 1616 until his death. He was known for his work in reforming the cathedral's administration and promoting education.

In the 17th century, the name was also found in the records of the Virginia Colony in North America. Robert Arledge (c. 1630-1690) was an early settler and landowner in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

During the 18th century, the name appeared in the records of the East India Company, where a certain William Arledge (c. 1710-1780) served as a captain in the company's maritime fleet, trading in the Indian Ocean region.

In the 19th century, the surname was also found in literary circles with the English poet and writer Mary Arledge (1819-1892), who published several volumes of poetry and works on English literature.

While the name has evolved over time and spread to various parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the English countryside, where it likely referred to the dwelling place of an early bearer near a clearing or meadow in the forest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Arledge

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

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

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