Explore the Family Name Outerbridge
The meaning of Outerbridge
English: habitational name from Oughtibridge (in Bradfield, Ecclesfield parish, Yorkshire). The etymology of the placename is partly uncertain. The first element might be from the Old English female personal name Ūhtgifu. The second element is Old English brycg ‘bridge’.
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How common is the last name Outerbridge in the United States?
The surname Outerbridge has seen a notable increase in popularity over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,687th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 52,267th position, marking an increase of 7.8%. The total count of individuals with this last name also increased from 337 to 397, which is a 17.8% rise. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Outerbridge per 100k residents slightly increased from 0.12 to 0.13, demonstrating an 8.33% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #52,267 | 7.8% |
| Count | 337 | 397 | 17.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Outerbridge
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Outerbridge between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to zero, while those identifying with two or more races decreased by 6.73%. White Outerbridges saw a decrease of 5.76%, making up 27.96% of all Outerbridges in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic increased by 32.21%, although they only make up 3.53% of the total Outerbridge population. Black Outerbridges constituted the largest percentage, at 63.22% in 2010, showing a minor increase of 0.97% from 2000. There were no recorded Outerbridges identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62.61% | 63.22% | 0.97% |
| White | 29.67% | 27.96% | -5.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.53% | 32.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.97% | 2.77% | -6.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |