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

Burridge, 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 Burridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burridge in America

Burridge is the 26313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burridge surname appeared 928 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 Burridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burridge 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 Burridge

The surname Burridge has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place name like 'Burgh Ridge' or 'Bury Ridge', referring to a ridge near a fortified town or manor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk, dated 1273, where it appears as 'de Burrige'. This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive one, denoting someone who lived near a specific ridge or fortification.

In the 14th century, variations of the name such as 'Borugge', 'Borugg', and 'Burugge' appear in various records across England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, indicating that the name was well-established in the eastern regions of the country.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and manors in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the name Burridge. However, it does mention several places with similar-sounding names, such as 'Burgh' and 'Buri', which could be related to the etymology of the surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Burridge surname was John Burridge, who was born in Suffolk around 1470 and held a position as a bailiff in the town of Ipswich.

Another notable figure was Sir William Burridge (c. 1540-1608), a successful merchant and alderman in the City of London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in the Virginia Company, which established the first permanent English settlement in North America.

In the 17th century, the Burridge name appears in parish records from various parts of England, including Cambridgeshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, suggesting that the name had spread beyond its original eastern English roots.

One of the most celebrated individuals with the Burridge surname was the English botanist and naturalist Thomas Burridge (1694-1773), who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the American colonies. His extensive collection of plant specimens and detailed observations were highly valued by the scientific community of his time.

Another notable figure was John Burridge (1786-1858), a renowned architect from Somerset who designed several churches and public buildings in the Gothic Revival style, including the Bath Literary and Scientific Institution.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the spelling have included 'Bourridge', 'Burrich', 'Burredge', and 'Burridge', with the latter becoming the most common form in modern times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burridge

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

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

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