Explore the Family Name Alderdice
The meaning of Alderdice
Scottish: variant of Allardice.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alderdice in the United States?
The Alderdice surname saw a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked at 71,610 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 78,821, marking a 10.07 percent decrease. The actual count of people with the Alderdice surname also declined during this period, going from 254 in 2000 down to 242 in 2010, indicating a 4.72 percent decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly saw a decrease, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, which is a decline of 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #78,821 | -10.07% |
| Count | 254 | 242 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alderdice
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Alderdice surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly over the decade. In 2000, 96.85 percent of those with the Alderdice surname identified as White, and this figure rose to 97.93 percent in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remained at zero for both years. This information is also based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 97.93% | 1.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |