2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Plumridge
A geographical surname derived from a place name meaning a ridge with plum trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Plumridge. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Plumridge 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Plumridge with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Plumridge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Plumridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Plumridge
The surname Plumridge is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place name that once existed, though its precise location is uncertain. One theory suggests it may have been derived from a combination of the Old English words "plum" and "hrycg," meaning "plum ridge" or "ridge where plum trees grow."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various historical records and documents. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled for tax purposes during the reign of King Edward I.
In the 14th century, the name Plumridge was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, indicating that families bearing this surname resided in that region. During this period, variations in spelling were common, with the name appearing as Plumrugg, Plumrugge, and Plumrydge, among others.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Plumridge was John Plumridge, who was born in the late 15th century and served as a member of the yeomanry in Gloucestershire. His son, William Plumridge, born in 1512, was a notable farmer and landowner in the same county.
Another noteworthy figure was Sir Thomas Plumridge, born in 1628, who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Woodstock in Oxfordshire during the reign of King Charles II. He was known for his involvement in local politics and his support for the Church of England.
In the 18th century, the Plumridge family had a presence in the county of Shropshire, with several members engaged in various trades and professions. One such individual was Joseph Plumridge, born in 1745, who was a respected clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Shrewsbury.
During the 19th century, the surname Plumridge continued to be found in various parts of England, with families residing in counties such as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Yorkshire. Notable individuals from this period include William Plumridge, born in 1804, who was a prominent farmer and landowner in the village of Coleshill, Oxfordshire.
Throughout its history, the surname Plumridge has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from yeomanry and farming to trades and professions. While not a particularly widespread name, it has maintained a presence in England for centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of the country's cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Plumridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Plumridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Plumridge 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 Plumridge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 109
- Two or more races6.8% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Plumridge
Plumridge 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-7 bearers (-5.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,356 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,042 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.5%) | Down 14,356 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,042 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 Plumridge 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 | #139,228 | #144,270 | -3.6% |
| Count | 120 | 117 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Plumridge bearers went from 120 to 117 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,042 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #144,270.
FAQ
Plumridge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Plumridge?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Plumridge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Plumridge?
Plumridge ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Plumridge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Plumridge.
Has Plumridge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Plumridge went from 120 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Plumridge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Plumridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Plumridge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Plumridge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Two or More Races (6.8%). 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 Plumridge (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 Plumridge mean?
A geographical surname derived from a place name meaning a ridge with plum trees. 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 Plumridge (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 people have the last name Plumridge?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Plumridge on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.