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

Attridge, 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 Attridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Attridge in America

Attridge is the 41886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Attridge surname appeared 519 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 Attridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Attridge 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 Attridge

The surname Attridge is of English origin, derived from a place name that first emerged in the late 11th century. It is believed to have originated from the ancient village of Attenridge, which was located in the county of Worcestershire. The name itself is a combination of the Old English words "atten" meaning "at the" and "rigg" meaning "ridge" or "hill."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Atenrigge." This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the time of the Norman Conquest. Over the centuries, various spellings emerged, including Attenridge, Attridge, and Atridge, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named William de Attenridge was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire, indicating the presence of the surname in official records during that time period. Another early record dates back to 1327, when a John Attridge is listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname gained prominence as several individuals bearing the name made significant contributions to various fields. One such figure was Thomas Attridge (1546-1624), an English clergyman and author who published several works on theology and biblical commentary.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir John Attridge (1597-1671), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1654. His legacy included the establishment of several charitable foundations and the construction of a free school in his hometown.

In the 18th century, the surname gained further recognition with the exploits of Captain James Attridge (1723-1798), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. His bravery and leadership earned him numerous honors and promotions within the Royal Navy.

Moving into the 19th century, one of the most prominent figures with the surname was Sir Thomas Attridge (1815-1888), a renowned architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for designing several landmark buildings and infrastructure projects across England, including the iconic St. Pancras Station in London.

These examples illustrate the rich history and geographical spread of the Attridge surname, which has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries. While the name may have originated in a small village in Worcestershire, it has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Attridge

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

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

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