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

Outerbridge, 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 Outerbridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Outerbridge in America

Outerbridge is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Outerbridge surname appeared 397 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 Outerbridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Outerbridge 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 Outerbridge

The surname Outerbridge finds its origins in the Old English language, traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era of Britain. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ūtera" meaning "outer" and "brycg" meaning "bridge." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near or maintained an outer bridge or a bridge on the outskirts of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Outerbrigge," referring to a family or individual associated with an outer bridge in a particular locality.

During the medieval period, variations of the name emerged, including Outerbredge, Outerbregge, and Owterbrigg. These spellings reflect the evolution of the English language and regional dialects. In the 13th century, a record from Suffolk mentions a John de Outerbrigge, indicating the name's presence in that region.

In the 16th century, the name took on its modern spelling, Outerbridge. One notable figure from this period was Richard Outerbridge, a merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England, who lived from 1520 to 1585. He was instrumental in the development of the city's maritime trade.

Moving into the 17th century, the name spread across the Atlantic to the British colonies in North America. In 1635, John Outerbridge, born in 1610, arrived in Massachusetts Bay Colony from England. He later settled in Rhode Island, where his descendants established themselves as prominent landowners and community leaders.

Another noteworthy individual was Benjamin Outerbridge, a Quaker minister born in 1766 in Pennsylvania. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, spreading the Quaker beliefs and advocating for social reforms.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through Henry Outerbridge, an American businessman and philanthropist born in 1801 in New York. He amassed a considerable fortune through his import-export business and became known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting educational institutions and charitable organizations.

During this period, the Outerbridge family also left its mark on geography. The Outerbridge Crossing, a set of bridges connecting Staten Island and New Jersey, was named after Eugenius H. Outerbridge, a prominent engineer and inventor born in 1857, who played a crucial role in the bridges' construction.

Throughout its history, the surname Outerbridge has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, ministers, businessmen, and engineers. Its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, reflecting the name's deep roots in English history and the significance of bridges in the lives of its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Outerbridge

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

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

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