Cartlidge
A habitational surname for someone who lived near a cartlidge or wooden bridge.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 686 Americans carry the last name Cartlidge. That puts it at #37,229 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 499,642 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cartlidge 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
686
1 in 499,642
Census rank
#37,229
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
599
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 599 bearers of the surname Cartlidge in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 37229th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cartlidge, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.3%. The next largest groups are Black (29.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cartlidge
The surname Cartlidge is of English origin, derived from a locational name referring to a place called Cartledge in the county of Yorkshire. It is believed to date back to the 12th or 13th century.
The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ceart" meaning a rough hillside or overgrown area, and "hlinc" meaning a ridge or hill. Thus, Cartlidge likely referred to a ridge or hillside covered in rough vegetation or scrubland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a Richard de Cartlege is mentioned. Other early spellings include Cartlege, Cartlig, and Cartlage.
In the 16th century, records show a John Cartlidge was born in Pudsey, Yorkshire around 1540. A later example is William Cartlidge, born in Batley, Yorkshire in 1612.
Historically, the name seems to have been concentrated in Yorkshire and the surrounding areas of northern England. However, bearers of the name can be found throughout various parts of the country over time.
Notable individuals with the surname Cartlidge include the English actor and comedian Neil Cartlidge (1943-2018), the British athlete and Olympic bronze medalist Dorothy Cartlidge (1910-1990), and the English cricketer John Cartlidge (1827-1898) who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Other examples are the English footballer John Cartlidge (1878-1956) who played for several clubs in the early 20th century, and the British businessman and industrialist Sir James Cartlidge (1838-1918), who was a prominent figure in the steel industry of Sheffield.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cartlidge
Among Census respondents with the surname Cartlidge, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.3%. The next largest groups are Black (29.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Cartlidge 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 Cartlidge surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.3%
- Black or African American29.1%
- Two or more races2.8%
- Hispanic or Latino1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Cartlidge 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 | #37,229 | #37,229 | 0.0% |
| Count | 599 | 599 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Cartlidge bearers went from 599 to 599 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #37,229 to #37,229.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Cartlidge
FAQ
Cartlidge surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Cartlidge?
The surname Cartlidge holds position #37,229 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 686 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Cartlidge surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cartlidge, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.3%. The next largest groups are Black (29.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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.