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

Waldrip, 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 Waldrip surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Waldrip in America

Waldrip is the 17080th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Waldrip surname appeared 1,662 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 Waldrip.

We can also compare 2010 data for Waldrip 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 Waldrip

The surname Waldrip originated in England, likely in the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "weald," meaning a wooded region or forest, and "hrypcge," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a small stream running through a wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1230, where it appears as "Waldrupp." This entry indicates that the name was already established in that region during the 13th century. Another early spelling variation, "Walderuppe," is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327.

The Waldrip surname is believed to have originated in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire. These areas were historically known for their extensive woodlands and numerous small rivers and streams, lending credence to the proposed meaning of the name.

In the 14th century, the Waldrip family is recorded as having held land and property in the village of Waldrip, located in the parish of Hartington, Derbyshire. This place name likely derives from the same Old English roots as the surname, further solidifying the connection between the family and their association with wooded areas near streams.

One notable bearer of the Waldrip name was John Waldrip, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol in the late 15th century. Records show that he was actively involved in the city's trade with continental Europe and owned several properties within Bristol.

Another historically significant figure was William Waldrip, a Puritan minister who emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century. He served as the minister of the church in Sudbury, Massachusetts, from 1639 until his death in 1667.

In the 18th century, Thomas Waldrip (1735-1810) was a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He rose to the rank of Captain and commanded several ships in the Royal Navy during his career.

The Waldrip surname also has a connection to the arts, with the painter John Waldrip (1793-1865) being a notable figure. Born in Gloucestershire, he is known for his landscapes and rural scenes depicting the English countryside.

Finally, one of the more recent historical figures with this surname was William Waldrip (1860-1940), an American lawyer and politician from Alabama. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1903 to 1907, representing Alabama's 5th congressional district.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Waldrip

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

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

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