2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Clarridge
From a cleared ridge or stream-bank where the bearer once lived.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Clarridge. 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 Clarridge 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Clarridge with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
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 Clarridge 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 Clarridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Clarridge
The surname Clarridge is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the Old English words 'claere' meaning 'bright' or 'clear' and 'ridge,' referring to a prominent ridge or hillside.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Clarerugg.' This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain parts of England by the time of the Norman Conquest.
During the Middle Ages, the name Clarridge was primarily concentrated in the southern and western regions of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon. It is likely that these areas were home to the earliest bearers of the name, who may have taken it from the names of specific geographical features or settlements.
In the 13th century, historical records mention a John de Clarridge, who was a landowner in the village of Claridge, located in Dorset. This village name is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname, further reinforcing its locational origins.
As the centuries progressed, the Clarridge family continued to leave their mark on various parts of England. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Sir John Clarridge (1590-1666), a prominent member of the Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War, and William Clarridge (1712-1784), a renowned clockmaker from Somerset.
Other notable Clarridges throughout history include:
1. Thomas Clarridge (1728-1804), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
2. Mary Clarridge (1782-1858), an English author and poet known for her works on nature and rural life.
3. James Clarridge (1845-1915), a Scottish-born architect who designed several notable buildings in London.
4. Edward Clarridge (1872-1941), an American businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the city of Seattle.
5. Dorothy Clarridge (1906-1995), a British artist and illustrator known for her work in children's literature.
While the name Clarridge has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Claridge, Clarredge, and Clareridge, its core meaning and locational origins have remained intact, making it a distinctive and enduring surname with a rich history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Clarridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Clarridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Clarridge 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 Clarridge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 108
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Clarridge
Clarridge 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,384 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,305 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 4,384 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,305 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 Clarridge 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 | #144,141 | #149,446 | -3.7% |
| Count | 115 | 110 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Clarridge bearers went from 115 to 110 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,305 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #149,446.
FAQ
Clarridge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Clarridge?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Clarridge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Clarridge?
Clarridge 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 Clarridge. 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 Clarridge.
Has Clarridge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Clarridge went from 115 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Clarridge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Clarridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Clarridge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Clarridge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Black (0.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Clarridge (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 Clarridge mean?
From a cleared ridge or stream-bank where the bearer once lived. 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 Clarridge (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 last name Clarridge?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Clarridge? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.