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

Herridge, 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 Herridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herridge in America

Herridge is the 42378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herridge surname appeared 512 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 Herridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herridge 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 Herridge

The surname Herridge originated in England during the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the Old English words 'herg' meaning heron and 'ridg' meaning ridge, referring to a ridge or hill frequented by herons. The name was likely adopted by someone who lived near such a geographical feature.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Herrigge'. This suggests the name was already established in parts of England by the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as 'Herigg', 'Herygg', and 'Herigge'. These early spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Herridge, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1327. Another early reference is found in the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1384, where a Robert Herridge is mentioned.

During the 16th century, variations such as 'Herrydge' and 'Herredge' appeared in parish records across various counties in England, including Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Oxfordshire.

Notable individuals with the surname Herridge include:

1. William Herridge (1570-1653), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Bremhill in Wiltshire.
2. John Herridge (1665-1720), a British merchant and landowner in the American colonies, known for his involvement in the development of Philadelphia.
3. Elizabeth Herridge (1756-1839), a British writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature and spirituality.
4. Sir Robert Herridge (1810-1892), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of railways in England.
5. Arthur Herridge (1871-1957), a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament and played a role in the formation of the United Nations.

The surname Herridge, while not among the most common surnames, has a long and interesting history dating back to the medieval period in England. Its locational origins and evolving spellings reflect the rich linguistic heritage of the English language and the diverse geographical influences that shaped the development of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herridge

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

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

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