Berridge
Derived from a place name referring to a ridge or hillock near a meadow.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,200 Americans carry the last name Berridge. That puts it at #24,288 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.35 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 285,629 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Berridge surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
1.2K
1 in 285,629
Census rank
#24,288
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,033 bearers of the surname Berridge in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.35 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 24288th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Berridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Black (9.1%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Berridge
The surname Berridge is of English origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the place name Berridge, found in the county of Nottinghamshire. The name itself is thought to come from the Old English words "bere" meaning barley and "ridge" referring to a ridge or hill, suggesting that the original bearer of the name may have lived on a ridge where barley was grown.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Berridge can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Berurige". This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in England by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, the surname appears in various medieval records with spellings such as "Berugge", "Berigge", and "Berygg". These variations likely reflect the differing regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.
Notable individuals with the surname Berridge include John Berridge (1716-1793), an influential Anglican clergyman and one of the founders of the Evangelical Revival in England. Another prominent figure was Thomas Berridge (1801-1881), an English civil engineer who helped design and construct several major railway lines in the United Kingdom.
In the 16th century, the Berridge family was well-established in the county of Hertfordshire, with records showing a Thomas Berridge holding land in the village of Stanstead Abbots in the year 1523.
During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a Captain Berridge is recorded as serving in the Parliamentarian forces, though his first name has been lost to history.
In more recent times, the name Berridge has been associated with several notable individuals, including the British biochemist Sir Michael Berridge (born 1938), who made significant contributions to the understanding of cell signaling processes and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1984.
Overall, the surname Berridge has a long and rich history in England, with its roots stretching back to the medieval period and a possible connection to the agricultural landscape of the region where it originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Berridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Berridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Black (9.1%) and Hispanic (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Berridge bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Berridge surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.2%
- Black or African American9.1%
- Hispanic or Latino2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4%
- Two or more races1.2%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Berridge surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,288 | #24,288 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,033 | 1,033 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Berridge bearers went from 1,033 to 1,033 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #24,288 to #24,288.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Berridge
FAQ
Berridge surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Berridge?
The surname Berridge holds position #24,288 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,200 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.35 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Berridge surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Berridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Black (9.1%) and Hispanic (2.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.