2000
#14,898
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,822
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.68
Rare Last name
Sandridge
A locational surname referring to a ridge of sandy soil.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,030 Americans carry the last name Sandridge. That puts it at #15,844 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.59 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 168,845 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sandridge 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
2.0K
1 in 168,845
Census rank
#15,844
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,770 bearers of the surname Sandridge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.59 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15844th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sandridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 66.8%. The next largest groups are Black (25.7%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sandridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Sandridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 66.8%. The next largest groups are Black (25.7%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Sandridge 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 Sandridge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White66.8% · 1,182
- Black or African American25.7% · 455
- Two or more races4.2% · 74
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 42
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sandridge
Sandridge 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
#15,700
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,858
+36 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.63
Rank movement Down 802 places
2020
#15,844
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,770
-88 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.59
Rank movement Down 144 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,898 | 1,822 | 0.68 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,700 | 1,858 | 0.63 | +36 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 802 places |
| 2020 | #15,844 | 1,770 | 0.59 | -88 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 144 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 Sandridge 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 | #15,700 | #15,844 | -0.9% |
| Count | 1,858 | 1,770 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.63 | 0.59 | -6.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sandridge bearers went from 1,858 to 1,770 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 144 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,700 to #15,844.
FAQ
Sandridge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sandridge?
Name Census estimates that about 2,030 living Americans carry the surname Sandridge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 168,845 residents.
How common is Sandridge?
Sandridge ranks #15,844 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.59 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,770 people with the surname Sandridge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,030), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.59 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.59 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Sandridge.
Has Sandridge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sandridge went from 1,858 recorded bearers to 1,770. That is a decrease of 88 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #15,700 to #15,844.
What does the Census say about the background of Sandridge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sandridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 66.8%. The next largest groups are Black (25.7%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Sandridge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.8% (1,182 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sandridge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (66.8%), Black (25.7%), Two or More Races (4.2%). 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 Sandridge (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 Sandridge mean?
A locational surname referring to a ridge of sandy soil. 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 Sandridge (0.59 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 common is the surname Sandridge?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Sandridge, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.