Explore the Family Name Kerridge
The meaning of Kerridge
English (mainly East Anglia): 1. from the Middle English personal name Kenrich (Old English Cynerīc, formed from cyne- (combining form of cynn) ‘kin, family’ + rīc ‘ruler’), with -nr- assimilated to -rr-. The surname might also have been refashioned as Courage. 2. occasionally a habitational name from Kerridge Copse in Washfield, Devon (derived from an uncertain initial element + Old English hrycg ‘ridge’), or from Kerridge in Bollington by Macclesfield, Cheshire (derived from Old English cǣg ‘stone, boulder’ + hrycg ‘ridge’).
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How common is the last name Kerridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kerridge saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,854 out of all surnames, dropping slightly to the 70,208th position in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.51%. Contrastingly, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 262 to 279 during that decade, a growth of 6.49%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10% decline from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #70,208 | -0.51% |
| Count | 262 | 279 | 6.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerridge
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Kerridge also experienced some shifts over the same ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, increasing from 63.36% in 2000 to 67.03% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native community saw a small growth of 1.07%, from 14.89% to 15.05%. However, the Black community and those identifying with two or more ethnicities both saw decreases, from 9.54% to 7.89% and from 9.92% to 7.17% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.36% | 67.03% | 5.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.89% | 15.05% | 1.07% |
| Black | 9.54% | 7.89% | -17.3% |
| Two or More Races | 9.92% | 7.17% | -27.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |