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

Derbidge, 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 Derbidge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derbidge in America

Derbidge is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derbidge surname appeared 159 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 Derbidge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derbidge 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 Derbidge

The surname Derbidge is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Derbyshire, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning "deer" and "burh" meaning "fortified town or dwelling," suggesting a connection to a place once inhabited by deer or a town associated with hunting.

One of the earliest known references to the name Derbidge can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which records a landowner named Derbyge in Derbyshire. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 11th century.

The name Derbidge has undergone various spellings throughout its history, including Derbige, Derbidge, Derbidg, and Derbydge. These variations reflect the evolving nature of English spelling conventions and regional dialects.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Derbidge over the centuries. One of the earliest recorded is John Derbidge, a merchant and landowner who lived in Derbyshire in the 14th century. Another prominent figure was Sir William Derbidge (1524-1592), a English nobleman and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, Thomas Derbidge (1620-1678) was a renowned clergyman and author, known for his works on theology and philosophy. His contemporary, Robert Derbidge (1632-1701), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and schools in London.

The 18th century saw the rise of Samuel Derbidge (1745-1821), a pioneering industrialist who established one of the first cotton mills in Manchester, contributing significantly to the city's industrial revolution.

Throughout its long history, the surname Derbidge has been associated with various places in England, particularly those in Derbyshire and the surrounding counties. Places like Derbidge Manor, Derbidge Park, and Derbidge Village bear testament to the name's enduring presence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derbidge

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

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

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