2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bundridge
A topographic surname derived from a placename meaning a cattle-enclosure ridge.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Bundridge. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bundridge surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Bundridge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bundridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.6%) and Two or More Races (11.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bundridge
The surname Bundridge has its origins in England, specifically in the county of Worcestershire. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, deriving from the Old English words "bund" and "hrycg," meaning "ridge" or "hill." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived on or near a prominent ridge or hill.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Worcestershire Feet of Fines from 1221, where it appears as "Bundrugge." This document, which recorded land transactions and legal agreements, provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region.
In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Bundryge" and "Bundrugge," as evidenced by records from the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327. These rolls, which documented tax assessments, showcase the variations in spelling that were common during that time.
Notable individuals bearing the Bundridge surname include John Bundridge, a yeoman farmer from Evesham, Worcestershire, who was mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524. Another early record is that of William Bundridge, a landowner from Upton-upon-Severn, whose name appears in the Worcestershire Muster Rolls of 1608.
In the 17th century, the surname can be found in the parish records of St. Andrew's Church in Droitwich, Worcestershire, where the baptism of Thomas Bundridge, son of Richard and Anne Bundridge, was recorded in 1641.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert Bundridge, who was born in 1592 in Bretforton, Worcestershire, and served as a yeoman farmer. His descendants continued to reside in the region for several generations.
Another notable figure was Edward Bundridge (1678-1746), a wealthy landowner from Kidderminster, Worcestershire, who played a significant role in the local community and served as a justice of the peace.
While the Bundridge surname originated and was primarily concentrated in Worcestershire, over time, it spread to other parts of England and eventually to other parts of the world through migration and immigration.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bundridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Bundridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.6%) and Two or More Races (11.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bundridge bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Bundridge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White53.6% · 59
- Black or African American33.6% · 37
- Two or more races11.8% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bundridge
Bundridge appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,994 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,338 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 8,994 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 7,338 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bundridge surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #149,446 | -5.2% |
| Count | 117 | 110 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bundridge bearers went from 117 to 110 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 7,338 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #149,446.
FAQ
Bundridge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bundridge?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Bundridge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Bundridge?
Bundridge ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Bundridge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bundridge.
Has Bundridge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bundridge went from 117 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Bundridge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bundridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 53.6%. The next largest groups are Black (33.6%) and Two or More Races (11.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bundridge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.6% (59 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bundridge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (53.6%), Black (33.6%), Two or More Races (11.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bundridge (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bundridge mean?
A topographic surname derived from a placename meaning a cattle-enclosure ridge. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bundridge (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bundridge?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.