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

Lidge, 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 Lidge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lidge in America

Lidge is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lidge surname appeared 183 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 Lidge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lidge 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 Lidge

The surname Lidge is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hlidgat," which means "swing gate" or "gate in a fence." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a gate or worked as a gatekeeper.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John atte Lidge residing in Oxfordshire. The use of the preposition "atte" before the surname indicates that it was likely a descriptive name at that time, referring to a specific location or occupation.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Lydge, Lygge, and Lidge, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling practices of the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Lidge surname gained recognition through several notable individuals. One example is John Lidge (c. 1540-1616), an English churchman who served as the Bishop of Chichester from 1605 until his death. Another noteworthy figure was William Lidge (1590-1663), a prominent merchant and member of the Society of Merchant Venturers in Bristol.

In the 18th century, the Lidge family had a strong presence in the village of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. One of the most notable members from this period was Thomas Lidge (1716-1793), a successful wool merchant and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the development of the village.

Throughout the 19th century, several individuals with the Lidge surname made their mark in various fields. For instance, John Lidge (1801-1876) was a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Carrington Hotel in London. Another prominent figure was Mary Lidge (1840-1923), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bristol.

As the name spread across England and later to other parts of the world, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Lidgey, Lidgitt, and Ligge. However, the core meaning and origin of the surname remained rooted in its connection to gates or fences, reflecting the occupational and locational origins of many English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lidge

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

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

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