Explore the Family Name Plumridge
The meaning of Plumridge
English: habitational name from Plumridge Farm in Enfield (Middlesex). The placename is probably from Old English plūme ‘plum’ + hrycg ‘ridge’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Plumridge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Plumridge has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the rank was 124,872, while by 2010 it dropped to 139,228, representing an 11.5% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 127 in 2000 to 120 in 2010, a reduction of 5.51%. Additionally, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20%, going from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,872 | #139,228 | -11.5% |
| Count | 127 | 120 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Plumridge
On the topic of ethnicity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Plumridge identify as White, at 91.34% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 93.33% in 2010. The only other ethnic identity group reported was those identifying as two or more races, which went from 3.94% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010, showing a 5.84% increase. No individuals with the surname Plumridge were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.34% | 93.33% | 2.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.94% | 4.17% | 5.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |