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

Estridge, 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 Estridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estridge in America

Estridge is the 20125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estridge surname appeared 1,327 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 Estridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estridge 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 Estridge

The surname Estridge has its origins in England, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English words "east" and "ridge," suggesting that the name's bearers may have originally resided near an easterly ridge or hill. Some of the earliest known instances of the name appear in medieval tax and census records from the 13th and 14th centuries, with spelling variations like Estryge, Estruge, and Estridge.

One notable early record is that of Robert Estridge, who was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279. These rolls were a survey of landowners and their holdings, indicating that Robert Estridge likely held property in that region during the late 13th century. Other early references include John Estridge of Somerset, mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1327, and William Estridge, a resident of Gloucestershire listed in the Poll Tax records of 1381.

The name Estridge does not appear to have been included in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings throughout much of England and parts of Wales. However, its absence from this record does not preclude its existence at that time, as the Domesday Book was not an exhaustive listing of all surnames in use.

Throughout the centuries, the Estridge name has been associated with various locations across England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. Some of these place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time, contributing to its evolution.

Notable individuals bearing the Estridge surname include:

1. John Estridge (c. 1525 - 1590), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury in 1572.
2. Thomas Estridge (c. 1580 - 1640), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire.
3. William Estridge (c. 1620 - 1688), a English merchant and landowner who held substantial properties in Somerset.
4. Elizabeth Estridge (c. 1665 - 1725), an English writer and poet known for her religious works and pastoral poetry.
5. George Estridge (1735 - 1804), a British military officer who served in the East India Company and participated in several campaigns in India during the late 18th century.

While the Estridge surname may have evolved and spread across various regions of England over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Old English words "east" and "ridge," reflecting the likely geographic origins of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estridge

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

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

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