Explore the Family Name Ridpath
The meaning of Ridpath
English: variant of Redpath.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ridpath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ridpath has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,859th most popular name, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 42,858th spot, marking a change of -2.39%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Ridpath surname increased from 489 to 505, a rise of 3.27%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,859 | #42,858 | -2.39% |
| Count | 489 | 505 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ridpath
The ethnicity associated with the Ridpath surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, covering 96.11% in 2000 and 95.05% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, from 1.02% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010, indicating a significant growth of 191.18%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics or Blacks during these years. Instances of the surname among American Indian and Alaskan Natives dropped from 1.43% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 95.05% | -1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 2.97% | 191.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |