Explore the Family Name Herridge
The meaning of Herridge
English (southern): habitational name from Herridges in Pauntley (Gloucestershire) or Highridge in King’s Nympton (Devon). The Gloucestershire placename may derive from Old English (ge)hæg ‘fence, enclosure’ + hrycg ‘ridge’, or while the Devon placename comes from an uncertain initial element + Old English hrycg.
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How common is the last name Herridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Herridge" has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Herridge was ranked 46,523rd in terms of popularity and this number improved to 42,378th by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 8.91%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also saw a rise from 431 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, indicating an increase of 18.79%. The proportion of individuals with the Herridge surname per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.16 to 0.17 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #42,378 | 8.91% |
| Count | 431 | 512 | 18.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herridge
In terms of ethnicity, data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity tied to the Herridge surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both years, although there was a slight decrease in percentage from 95.59% to 93.75%. The Hispanic representation within the Herridge surname group saw a substantial increase of 68.42%, going from 2.09% in 2000 to 3.52% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races made up a small portion of the Herridge surname group, with a slight decrease from 1.39% to 1.17%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 93.75% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 3.52% | 68.42% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.17% | -15.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |