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

Lochridge, 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 Lochridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lochridge in America

Lochridge is the 38214th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lochridge surname appeared 580 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 Lochridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lochridge 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 Lochridge

The surname Lochridge is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old English words "loch" meaning lake and "ridge" meaning a long, narrow hill or elevated land. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th century, in the Scottish Lowlands region.

The name Lochridge is thought to have been initially associated with individuals who resided near or owned land in proximity to a lake or body of water situated on a ridge or elevated terrain. This geographic connection was common in the formation of many Scottish surnames during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lochridge can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document containing the names of Scottish landowners and nobles who pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "de Lochrige," which is likely an early spelling variation.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Lochridge was Sir James Lochridge (1520-1589), a Scottish landowner and member of the Scottish Parliament. He was known for his involvement in the Scottish Reformation and his support for the Protestant cause.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Robert Lochridge (1678-1741), a Scottish minister and theologian who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1733. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the Presbyterian Church.

In the 18th century, the name Lochridge was also associated with the town of Lochridge in Ayrshire, Scotland. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that region.

John Lochridge (1754-1820) was a Scottish-born American businessman and landowner who settled in Pennsylvania. He played a significant role in the development of the town of Chambersburg, where he established several businesses and served as a respected community leader.

Another notable figure was William Lochridge (1832-1912), a Scottish-born American civil engineer and surveyor. He was instrumental in the construction of several railroad lines in the western United States, including the Northern Pacific Railroad.

While the surname Lochridge is relatively uncommon today, it holds a rich history and connection to the landscapes and regions of Scotland, particularly in the Lowlands and Ayrshire. The name's origins reflect the geographic features of the areas where it first emerged, a testament to the influence of the Scottish landscape on the formation of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lochridge

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

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

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