Explore the Family Name Alridge
The meaning of Alridge
English: variant of Aldridge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Alridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Alridge has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,109 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its rank improved to 44,576, marking a 7.34% rise. The count of people bearing this surname also grew from 413 to 482 over the same period, showing a significant growth of 16.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor increase, moving from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #44,576 | 7.34% |
| Count | 413 | 482 | 16.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Alridge
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the Alridge surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is Black, with 80.63% in 2000 and 78.84% in 2010, seeing a slight decrease of 2.22%. The second-largest group is White, which remained relatively stable at around 16%. There was an increase in those identifying as having two or more races, from 1.94% to 3.94%, marking a substantial change of 103.09%. The Hispanic representation also began to emerge in 2010 at 1.24%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80.63% | 78.84% | -2.22% |
| White | 16.22% | 15.98% | -1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 3.94% | 103.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |