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

Surridge, 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 Surridge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Surridge in America

Surridge is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Surridge surname appeared 302 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Surridge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Surridge 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 Surridge

The surname Surridge is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the village of Surridge, located in the county of Devon, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "sur" meaning "sour" and "ridge," referring to a sour or acidic ridge or hill.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, the village of Surridge is recorded as "Surrige." This is one of the earliest recorded mentions of the name. Over the centuries, variations in the spelling emerged, including Surridg, Surrigg, Surrigge, and Surrige, before the modern spelling of Surridge became standardized.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Surridge was John Surridge, who was born in Devon around 1420. He was a farmer and landowner in the village of Surridge. Another notable bearer of the name was Thomas Surridge (1451-1519), a wealthy merchant from Bristol, who was involved in the wool trade with the Netherlands.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Surridge family expanded their presence in various parts of England, including Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. William Surridge (1570-1642) was a prominent figure in the Gloucestershire town of Tewkesbury, where he served as a alderman and mayor.

In the 18th century, John Surridge (1712-1778) was a respected physician in London, known for his contributions to the study of smallpox and inoculation methods. He published several medical treatises and was a member of the Royal College of Physicians.

Another notable individual with the Surridge surname was Mary Surridge (1825-1908), a pioneer in the field of women's education. She founded the Cheltenham Ladies' College in 1853, which became one of the most prestigious girls' schools in England.

Over the centuries, the Surridge family has made its mark in various fields, including agriculture, trade, politics, medicine, and education. While the surname remains relatively uncommon, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the English countryside and the village from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Surridge

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

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

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