2000
#60,887
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 309
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Suffridge
A variant spelling of the English surname "Suffredge" referring to one responsible for overseeing distribution of food supplies.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 319 Americans carry the last name Suffridge. That puts it at #74,891 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,074,465 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Suffridge 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
319
1 in 1,074,465
Census rank
#74,891
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
278
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 278 bearers of the surname Suffridge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 74891st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Suffridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Suffridge
The surname SUFFRIDGE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from an occupational name for someone who was a saddler or maker of saddles. The earliest known spelling of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing as "Suffrugge" in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273.
The name is thought to have evolved from the Old English word "sufferaunge," which means "suffering" or "endurance," perhaps referring to the patience and perseverance required in the saddlery trade. Alternatively, it may have originated from the Old French word "soffrir," meaning "to suffer" or "to allow," potentially indicating a connection to the leather-working industry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, the great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Suffridus" in the records for Huntingdonshire, suggesting the presence of a family bearing this surname in the region during the Norman era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname SUFFRIDGE. One such figure was Sir Thomas Suffridge (1508-1571), a prominent English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Exeter in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another was John Suffridge (1642-1717), a Puritan minister and author who played a significant role in the early settlement of New England.
In the 18th century, Edward Suffridge (1736-1801) was a renowned English architect and surveyor responsible for the design of several notable buildings, including the Royal Exchange in London. A century later, Mary Suffridge (1864-1923) gained recognition as a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, establishing one of the first schools for girls in Manchester.
Additionally, the name has been linked to various place names and locations across England. For instance, the village of Suffridge in Gloucestershire is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "sufferan" and "hrycg," meaning "the ridge where sufferers lived," potentially referring to a community of saddlers or leather workers residing in the area.
While the SUFFRIDGE surname may not have achieved widespread fame, its rich history and evolution over the centuries demonstrate the enduring legacy of occupational surnames and their connection to the trades and professions that shaped the lives of our ancestors.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Suffridge
Among Census respondents with the surname Suffridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Suffridge 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 Suffridge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 265
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 5
- Two or more races1.4% · 4
- Black or African American0.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Suffridge
Suffridge 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
#64,559
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 308
-1 bearers (-0.3%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 3,672 places
2020
#74,891
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 278
-30 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 10,332 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #60,887 | 309 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #64,559 | 308 | 0.10 | -1 bearers (-0.3%) | Down 3,672 places |
| 2020 | #74,891 | 278 | 0.09 | -30 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 10,332 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 Suffridge 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 | #64,559 | #74,891 | -16.0% |
| Count | 308 | 278 | -9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.09 | -7.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Suffridge bearers went from 308 to 278 (-9.7% change). The surname moved down 10,332 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,559 to #74,891.
FAQ
Suffridge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Suffridge?
Name Census estimates that about 319 living Americans carry the surname Suffridge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,074,465 residents.
How common is Suffridge?
Suffridge ranks #74,891 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 278 people with the surname Suffridge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (319), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Suffridge.
Has Suffridge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Suffridge went from 308 recorded bearers to 278. That is a decrease of 30 (-9.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #64,559 to #74,891.
What does the Census say about the background of Suffridge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Suffridge, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Suffridge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (265 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Suffridge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.4%). 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 Suffridge (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 Suffridge mean?
A variant spelling of the English surname "Suffredge" referring to one responsible for overseeing distribution of food supplies. 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 Suffridge (0.09 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 are called Suffridge?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Suffridge, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.