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

Petherbridge, 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 Petherbridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petherbridge in America

Petherbridge is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petherbridge surname appeared 202 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 Petherbridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petherbridge 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 Petherbridge

The surname Petherbridge is believed to have originated in the county of Somerset, England, in the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the place name "Petherton," which itself is derived from the Old English words "Peða" and "tun," meaning a farm or settlement belonging to a person named Peða.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, with variations in spelling such as "Petherton," "Petherbrigg," and "Petherbrigge." These early spellings suggest a connection to a bridge or crossing over a river or stream near the settlement of Petherton.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, the manor of Petherton is mentioned as "Pedreton," held by the Bishop of Winchester. This provides evidence of the name's antiquity and its association with this specific location in Somerset.

One notable individual with the surname Petherbridge was Sir William Petherbridge (c.1520-1584), a Member of Parliament for Taunton, Somerset, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was known for his involvement in local politics and served as a sheriff of Somerset.

Another noteworthy figure was John Petherbridge (c.1600-1670), a wealthy merchant and benefactor from Bristol, who made significant contributions to the city's infrastructure and charitable institutions.

In the 18th century, Thomas Petherbridge (1718-1795) was a prominent physician and author of medical treatises, including "A Treatise on the Gout" published in 1763.

The name Petherbridge also has connections to the area of Dorset, where a village called Petherbridge exists. This may indicate that some branches of the family originated or settled in that region.

During the 19th century, William Petherbridge (1818-1892) was a renowned architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Croydon.

Throughout its history, the surname Petherbridge has been associated with various professions, including politics, commerce, medicine, and architecture, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petherbridge

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

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

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