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

Pridemore, 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 Pridemore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pridemore in America

Pridemore is the 11683rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pridemore surname appeared 2,683 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pridemore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pridemore 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 Pridemore

The surname Pridemore is of English origin, originating in the 13th century. It is derived from a combination of the Old English words "pryde" meaning pride or arrogance, and "mor" meaning a moor or marsh. The name likely referred to a person who lived near a marshy area and had a reputation for being proud or arrogant.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Pridemore can be found in the Huntingdonshire Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mentions a Richard de Pridemor. This indicates that the name was present in the county of Huntingdonshire during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms such as Pridmore, Pridemore, and Prydmore in records from counties like Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire. These variations in spelling were common during this time as standardized spellings were not yet established.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Pridemore, a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire during the late 15th century. He was involved in the wool trade and held significant properties in the region.

Another early example is William Pridemore, who was born in Oxfordshire around 1520. He was a supporter of the Protestant Reformation and was persecuted for his religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.

In the 17th century, the Pridemore surname can be found in various parish records and court documents from counties like Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Pridemore, a wealthy landowner and justice of the peace in Warwickshire, born in 1625.

During the 18th century, the name appeared in various places, including London, where a prominent merchant named John Pridemore (1745-1819) was involved in the East India Company trade.

In the 19th century, the Pridemore surname spread further across England and even to other parts of the British Empire. One notable figure was Sir Walter Pridemore (1819-1892), a British army officer who served in the Crimean War and later became a respected author and historian.

Throughout history, the Pridemore surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, religious figures, military personnel, and authors. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark in various historical records and continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pridemore

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

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

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