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

Gettridge, 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 Gettridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gettridge in America

Gettridge is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gettridge surname appeared 140 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 Gettridge.

The history of the last name Gettridge

The surname Gettridge is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place name, possibly referring to a ridge or elevated land near a gate or entrance. The earliest recorded spelling of the name is found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, where it appears as William de Getridge.

In the 14th century, the name is found in various records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301, which mentions a John de Gaterigge. The spelling variations during this time include Gatrigge, Getteregge, and Getridge, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name is Richard Getteregge, who is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1348. Another notable figure is John Gettridge, a landowner in Gloucestershire, who is recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1380.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name continued to appear in various records across England. In 1524, a William Gettridge was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk. In the Parish Registers of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, a marriage between Thomas Gettridge and Elizabeth Browne is recorded in 1587.

In the 18th century, the name can be found in the records of various parishes and counties. For instance, the baptism of John Gettridge is recorded in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's, Islington, London, in 1712. Another notable figure from this period is William Gettridge (1734-1808), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire.

The 19th century saw the name spread further across England and beyond. One notable bearer was Sir Edward Gettridge (1822-1897), a British diplomat and politician who served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1881 to 1888. Another prominent individual was Mary Gettridge (1854-1935), a pioneering female physician and advocate for women's rights in the United States.

Throughout its history, the surname Gettridge has maintained its distinct spelling and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, politicians, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread across the world, reflecting the global reach of the English language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gettridge

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

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 Gettridge 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.

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

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