UK surname
A surname derived from a local place name or ridge location.
In the 1881 census there were 87 people recorded with the Buckridge surname, ranking it #21,334 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 55, ranked #34,627, down from #21,334 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newbury, London parishes and Lambeth. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Buckridge is 115 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 36.8%.
1881 census count
87
Ranked #21,334
Modern count
55
2016, ranked #34,627
Peak year
1861
115 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Buckridge surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Buckridge surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 85 | #18,940 |
| 1861 | historical | 115 | #18,880 |
| 1881 | historical | 87 | #21,334 |
| 1891 | historical | 108 | #22,828 |
| 1901 | historical | 78 | #25,500 |
| 1911 | historical | 79 | #24,903 |
| 1997 | modern | 54 | #32,210 |
| 1998 | modern | 60 | #31,931 |
| 1999 | modern | 66 | #31,509 |
| 2000 | modern | 73 | #30,881 |
| 2001 | modern | 70 | #31,016 |
| 2002 | modern | 69 | #31,527 |
| 2003 | modern | 62 | #32,258 |
| 2004 | modern | 58 | #32,880 |
| 2005 | modern | 53 | #33,528 |
| 2006 | modern | 56 | #33,587 |
| 2007 | modern | 54 | #34,042 |
| 2008 | modern | 55 | #34,165 |
| 2009 | modern | 54 | #34,431 |
| 2010 | modern | 58 | #34,346 |
| 2011 | modern | 57 | #34,393 |
| 2012 | modern | 53 | #34,657 |
| 2013 | modern | 58 | #34,488 |
| 2014 | modern | 62 | #34,281 |
| 2015 | modern | 58 | #34,470 |
| 2016 | modern | 55 | #34,627 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newbury, London parishes, Lambeth, St Giles Camberwell and St Matthew Bethnal Green. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newbury | Berkshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 4 | St Giles Camberwell | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | St Matthew Bethnal Green | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Buckridge surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Buckridge, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Buckridge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Buckridge household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Buckridge is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Buckridge is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Buckridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BUCKRIDGE is believed to originate from England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that referred to a ridge or hill where deer were found, possibly from the Old English words "bucc" meaning male deer or "bucca" meaning a buck, and "hrycg" meaning a ridge or hill.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Richard de Buckrigge." This suggests that the name was associated with a specific place called Buckridge or a similar spelling during that time.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms such as "Buckerygg" and "Bukerigge" in historical records from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, indicating its regional variations.
A notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Buckridge (c. 1380-1451), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset during the reign of Henry VI.
Another historical figure was Thomas Buckridge (c. 1545-1599), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of St John's College, Cambridge, and played a role in the translation of the Bishops' Bible.
In the 17th century, the name was found in the parish records of Oxfordshire, with individuals such as William Buckridge (1620-1688), a landowner and farmer, and his son, also named William Buckridge (1650-1712), who was a respected local magistrate.
Moving into the 18th century, notable bearers of the BUCKRIDGE surname include Elizabeth Buckridge (1706-1783), a philanthropist and benefactor who supported various charitable causes in her hometown of Bristol, and John Buckridge (1742-1821), a prominent merchant and shipowner based in Liverpool.
Throughout its history, the BUCKRIDGE surname has been associated with various locations and regions in England, particularly in the counties of Oxfordshire, Yorkshire, and Somerset, where it has deep roots dating back to the medieval period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Buckridge surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 40 Buckridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.71x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 40 | 4.71x |
| Surrey | 20 | 4.84x |
| Berkshire | 9 | 14.13x |
| Yorkshire | 9 | 1.07x |
| Bedfordshire | 2 | 4.55x |
| Lanarkshire | 2 | 0.73x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.60x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.57x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1.25x |
| Somerset | 1 | 0.73x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0.97x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 18 Buckridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 48.82x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green London | 18 | 48.82x |
| Islington London | 8 | 9.73x |
| Armley | 7 | 188.68x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 7 | 38.76x |
| Rotherhithe | 7 | 66.73x |
| Camberwell | 6 | 11.07x |
| Inkpen | 3 | 1500.00x |
| Kintbury | 3 | 612.24x |
| Chertsey | 2 | 74.91x |
| Kensington London | 2 | 4.24x |
| Luton | 2 | 26.28x |
| Newington | 2 | 6.38x |
| Paddington London | 2 | 6.41x |
| Southwark Christchurch | 2 | 50.25x |
| Whitechapel London | 2 | 23.89x |
| Wortley In Bramley | 2 | 30.03x |
| Govan | 1 | 1.47x |
| Holdenhurst | 1 | 21.93x |
| Ipswich St Mathew | 1 | 34.48x |
| Kinning Park | 1 | 2500.00x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.35x |
| Northampton St Giles | 1 | 32.89x |
| Reading St Giles | 1 | 16.00x |
| Reading St Lawrence | 1 | 73.53x |
| Speen | 1 | 96.15x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.21x |
| Stroud | 1 | 30.86x |
| Walcot | 1 | 13.74x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Buckridge surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Buckridge surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Buckridge households.
FAQ
In 1881, 87 people were recorded with the Buckridge surname. That placed it at #21,334 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 55 in 2016. That gives Buckridge a modern rank of #34,627.
A surname derived from a local place name or ridge location.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Buckridge bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.