Explore the Family Name Smallridge
The meaning of Smallridge
English (Devon): habitational name from any of various places called with Old English smæl ‘narrow, thin’ + hrycg ‘ridge’, principally Smallridge in Langtree and Smallridge in Axminster (both Devon).
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How common is the last name Smallridge in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Smallridge has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,120th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 59,742nd position, marking a 6.45% drop in ranking. The number of people carrying the Smallridge surname also experienced a minimal reduction, from 341 in 2000 to 338 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,120 | #59,742 | -6.45% |
| Count | 341 | 338 | -0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Smallridge
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Smallridge surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority white identification. In 2000, approximately 95.01% of those with the surname identified as white, this percentage slightly decreased to 93.79% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 3.23% in 2000 to 3.55% in 2010. Interestingly, the data for 2010 also showed that 1.48% of the people with the Smallridge surname identified with two or more races. However, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 93.79% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 3.55% | 9.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |