Explore the Family Name Buckridge
The meaning of Buckridge
English (Berkshire): habitational name from a place in Worcestershire called Buckridge, from Old English bōc ‘beech’ + hrycg ‘ridge, hill’.
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How common is the last name Buckridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Buckridge has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237 out of all surnames, and by 2010 it climbed up the ranks to position 53,204, marking a 3.68% rise. The number of people carrying the Buckridge name also grew during this period from 348 individuals to 389, a significant 11.78% jump. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #53,204 | 3.68% |
| Count | 348 | 389 | 11.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Buckridge
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of individuals with the Buckridge surname identify as White, with an 89.97% share in 2010, slightly down from 91.95% in 2000. Those identifying as Black saw a considerable increase from 2.59% in 2000 to 4.63% in 2010. There's also a new appearance of Hispanic identification within the Buckridge community, accounting for 1.80% in 2010. However, there were no changes in the numbers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Individuals claiming two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 4.31% in 2000 to 3.08% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.95% | 89.97% | -2.15% |
| Black | 2.59% | 4.63% | 78.76% |
| Two or More Races | 4.31% | 3.08% | -28.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |