Explore the Family Name Ridgewell
The meaning of Ridgewell
English: habitational name from Ridgewell (Essex), which is derived from an uncertain first element + Old English wella ‘spring, stream’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ridgewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Ridgewell surname saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 117,538 and dropped to 126,018 in 2010, representing a change of -7.21. The count of individuals bearing this surname also marginally diminished from 137 in 2000 to 136 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of -0.73. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.05 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #126,018 | -7.21% |
| Count | 137 | 136 | -0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridgewell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the last name Ridgewell. In 2000, almost all individuals (97.81%) identified as White, but this figure slightly decreased to 93.38% by 2010, indicating a change of -4.53. No Ridgewells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Additionally, there was no recorded data for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 93.38% | -4.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |