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

Brundidge, 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 Brundidge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brundidge in America

Brundidge is the 23135th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brundidge surname appeared 1,103 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 Brundidge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brundidge 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 Brundidge

The surname Brundidge is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the region of Staffordshire, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bryn," meaning a hill or slope, and "dic," meaning a ditch or trench, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a hill with a ditch or trench.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brundidge can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were records of landholders and their holdings. The name is spelled as "Brundyche" in these rolls, indicating its presence in England during the 13th century.

The Brundidge surname appears to have been particularly prominent in Staffordshire and the surrounding areas, with several historical figures bearing this name. One notable individual was Sir John Brundidge (1528-1595), a Member of Parliament for Staffordshire and a prominent landowner during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another significant figure was Richard Brundidge (1635-1708), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Alveley in Shropshire. His works included several religious texts and sermons published in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, Thomas Brundidge (1701-1767) was a renowned clockmaker and mathematician from Staffordshire. He is credited with developing innovative techniques for clock construction and creating some of the most accurate timepieces of his era.

Moving into the 19th century, William Brundidge (1811-1879) was a notable English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Staffordshire and the neighboring counties. His most famous work is the Church of St. Michael and St. Wulfad in Stone, Staffordshire, which was completed in 1858.

Another prominent figure was Edward Brundidge (1842-1921), a successful businessman and industrialist from Birmingham. He played a significant role in the development of the city's manufacturing sector and was actively involved in local politics and charitable endeavors.

While the Brundidge surname has its roots in England, particularly in the Staffordshire region, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to its English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brundidge

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

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

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