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

Sandridge, 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 Sandridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sandridge in America

Sandridge is the 15700th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sandridge surname appeared 1,858 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 Sandridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sandridge 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 Sandridge

The surname Sandridge has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sand" and "hrycg," which together mean "sandy ridge" or "sand hill." This suggests that the name was originally associated with a geographic location or landmark characterized by sandy hills or ridges.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sandridge can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1193, where it appears as "de Sandrugge." This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the name Sandridge. However, it does mention several places with similar names, such as "Sandrugge" in Wiltshire and "Sandrigge" in Buckinghamshire, suggesting that the name was already in use during this period.

In the 14th century, the name Sandridge appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire in 1327, where it was recorded as "Sandrigge." This further reinforces the name's connection to geographic locations or settlements.

One notable individual with the surname Sandridge was John Sandridge, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He was born around 1520 and played an influential role in the city's governance and trade.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Sandridge (1590-1652), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire during the reign of King Charles I. He was actively involved in the English Civil War and supported the Parliamentarian cause.

In the 18th century, William Sandridge (1720-1780) was a renowned clockmaker from London. His clocks were highly sought after and are now considered valuable antiques.

The 19th century saw the birth of Emily Sandridge (1845-1920), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.

More recently, in the 20th century, Robert Sandridge (1920-2005) was a celebrated artist known for his vibrant landscapes and portraiture. His works are exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.

While the surname Sandridge has evolved over centuries, its origins can be traced back to the geographic formations of sandy ridges or hills in England, reflecting the name's descriptive nature and connection to place names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sandridge

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Sandridge, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!