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

Hartridge, 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 Hartridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hartridge in America

Hartridge is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hartridge surname appeared 202 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 Hartridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hartridge 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 Hartridge

The surname Hartridge is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning hare and "hrycg" meaning ridge, denoting a geographical location or place name associated with a ridge where hares were found.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hartridge can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Hareredge," referring to a village or settlement in the county of Gloucestershire.

During the Middle Ages, the name took on various spellings such as Harredge, Harredge, and Harridge, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time.

In the 14th century, records show a John de Harridge residing in the village of Hartridge, located in the county of Somerset. This place name is believed to have contributed to the surname's evolution.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Hartridge include Sir John Hartridge (1536-1612), a prominent English lawyer and member of the Middle Temple, and Thomas Hartridge (1670-1743), a renowned English architect responsible for the design of several notable buildings in London.

In the 18th century, William Hartridge (1727-1799) gained recognition as a skilled engraver and cartographer, producing highly detailed maps of various regions in England and Wales.

Another notable figure was Reverend James Hartridge (1805-1879), a Church of England clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious subjects and served as the Vicar of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.

During the 19th century, the Hartridge family expanded their presence in various parts of England, with members such as Thomas Hartridge (1821-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Bristol, and Emily Hartridge (1848-1924), an acclaimed poet and author from Yorkshire.

While the surname Hartridge has maintained its presence throughout the centuries, it is considered a relatively uncommon name, particularly in modern times, reflecting its historical roots and geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hartridge

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

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

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