Explore the Family Name Claridge
The meaning of Claridge
English: habitational name from Clearhedge Wood in Sussex, which is probably named with Old English clǣfre ‘clover’ + hrycg ‘ridge’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Claridge in the United States?
The surname Claridge ranked 27,313 in the year 2000 and rose to rank 26,171 by 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Although not a common surname, its popularity increased by 4.18% over this decade. The number of individuals with the surname Claridge also saw an uptick: 832 people bore the name in 2000, and this figure grew to 935 by 2010, a change of 12.38%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals modestly increased too, from 0.31 to 0.32, marking a 3.23% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #26,171 | 4.18% |
| Count | 832 | 935 | 12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claridge
Concerning ethnic identity, most individuals with the surname Claridge identified as White, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This group represented 95.43% of all Claridges in 2000 and slightly decreased to 93.37% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.80% to 2.67%, and Black Claridges saw a significant rise, from 0.84% to 2.14% during the same period. The percentage of people who identified as belonging to two or more races decreased from 0.96% to 0.86%. There were no reported Claridges of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 93.37% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.67% | 48.33% |
| Black | 0.84% | 2.14% | 154.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.86% | -10.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |