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

Outterbridge, 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 Outterbridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Outterbridge in America

Outterbridge is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Outterbridge surname appeared 135 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 Outterbridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Outterbridge 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 Outterbridge

The surname OUTTERBRIDGE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has been obscured over time. The prefix "Outter" may have come from the Old English word "uter," meaning "outer" or "exterior," while "bridge" likely referred to a physical bridge or crossing over a body of water.

One theory suggests that the name may have originated in a region where there was an outer or exterior bridge, perhaps serving as a defensive structure or a secondary means of crossing a river or moat. Unfortunately, there are no definitive historical records linking the surname to a specific location or settlement.

The earliest documented instances of the OUTTERBRIDGE surname can be traced back to the late 13th century. In 1287, a record from the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire mentions a William Outterbridge, who may have been a landowner or tenant in the region. However, due to the lack of contextual information, it is difficult to ascertain the exact significance of this early reference.

Another notable mention of the name appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1315, where a John Outterbridge is listed as a tenant or peasant farmer. This record provides some insight into the social status and occupation of those bearing the surname during that period.

In the 16th century, a Thomas Outterbridge (c. 1520-1585) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, England. His wealth and influence suggest that the OUTTERBRIDGE family had risen to a degree of prominence by this time.

During the English Civil War in the mid-17th century, a Captain Robert Outterbridge (c. 1610-1670) served in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. His military service and rank indicate that the OUTTERBRIDGE surname was associated with a certain level of social standing and prestige.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Sir John Outterbridge (1725-1799), a successful lawyer and judge who served as the Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in England from 1786 until his death.

While the OUTTERBRIDGE surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a long and intriguing history that spans several centuries in England. Despite the lack of definitive origins, the name's evolution and the individuals who bore it provide insight into the social and cultural fabric of various periods in British history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Outterbridge

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

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

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