2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Outterbridge
A surname possibly derived from an English place name or location.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Outterbridge. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Outterbridge surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Outterbridge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Outterbridge, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and White (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Outterbridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Outterbridge, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and White (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Outterbridge bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Outterbridge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American92.6% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- White2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Outterbridge
Outterbridge appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#126,765
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
+32 bearers (+31.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 20,330 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-14 bearers (-10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,544 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,765 | 135 | 0.05 | +32 bearers (+31.1%) | Up 20,330 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.4%) | Down 14,544 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Outterbridge surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,765 | #141,309 | -11.5% |
| Count | 135 | 121 | -10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Outterbridge bearers went from 135 to 121 (-10.4% change). The surname moved down 14,544 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,765 to #141,309.
FAQ
Outterbridge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Outterbridge?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Outterbridge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Outterbridge?
Outterbridge ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Outterbridge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Outterbridge.
Has Outterbridge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Outterbridge went from 135 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 14 (-10.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,765 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Outterbridge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Outterbridge, the largest self-reported group is Black at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and White (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Outterbridge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Outterbridge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (92.6%), Hispanic (3.3%), White (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Outterbridge (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Outterbridge mean?
A surname possibly derived from an English place name or location. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Outterbridge (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Outterbridge?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.