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UK surname

Doddridge

Family originating from the dweller by the ridge overgrown with furze bushes.

In the 1881 census there were 99 people recorded with the Doddridge surname, ranking it #19,877 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 96, ranked #31,684, down from #19,877 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Portsmouth, Portsea and Ware (Ware). Hertford St John, Hertford All Saints. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Plymouth, South Hams and Redcar and Cleveland.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Doddridge is 178 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 3.0%.

1881 census count

99

Ranked #19,877

Modern count

96

2016, ranked #31,684

Peak year

1911

178 bearers

Map years

3

1891 to 1911

Key insights

  • Doddridge had 99 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #19,877 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 96 in 2016, ranked #31,684.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 178 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Doddridge surname distribution map

The map shows where the Doddridge surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Doddridge surname density by area, 1911 census.

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Timeline

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Doddridge over time

The 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 44 #25,328
1861 historical 66 #25,487
1881 historical 99 #19,877
1891 historical 111 #22,421
1901 historical 151 #17,988
1911 historical 178 #16,073
1997 modern 100 #26,901
1998 modern 97 #28,054
1999 modern 99 #27,906
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 102 #27,093
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 108 #26,486
2004 modern 111 #26,293
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 97 #28,793
2007 modern 99 #28,852
2008 modern 100 #29,001
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 94 #31,111
2011 modern 92 #31,301
2012 modern 99 #30,442
2013 modern 101 #30,591
2014 modern 96 #31,667
2015 modern 93 #31,972
2016 modern 96 #31,684

Geography

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Where Doddridges are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Portsmouth, Portsea, Ware (Ware). Hertford St John, Hertford All Saints, Crediton, Colebroke, Shobrooke, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Cruwys Morchard and Plympstock. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Plymouth, South Hams, Redcar and Cleveland and Liverpool. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 3
2 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire
3 Ware (Ware). Hertford St John, Hertford All Saints Hertfordshire
4 Crediton, Colebroke, Shobrooke, Cheriton Fitzpaine, Cruwys Morchard Devon
5 Plympstock Devon

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Plymouth 031 Plymouth
2 Plymouth 030 Plymouth
3 South Hams 008 South Hams
4 Redcar and Cleveland 007 Redcar and Cleveland
5 Liverpool 021 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Doddridge

These lists show first names that appear often with the Doddridge surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Doddridge

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Doddridge, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Doddridge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Doddridge household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Doddridge is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Doddridge is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Doddridge falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Doddridge is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Doddridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Doddridge

The surname Doddridge has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "dod" meaning a rounded hill or knoll, and "hrycg" meaning a ridge. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near or on a rounded ridge or hill.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it appears as "Dodderugg". This early spelling variation gives insight into the name's evolution over time. Throughout the Middle Ages, the name was also recorded in various forms such as Dodderidge, Doderidge, and Dodridge.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls for Staffordshire, where a John Doderidge was listed in 1532. This record provides evidence of the name's continued use and evolution in spelling.

The Doddridge surname has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. One of the most prominent figures was Philip Doddridge (1702-1751), an English nonconformist religious leader, educator, and writer. He was a highly influential figure in the dissenting tradition and authored numerous works on religious topics.

Another notable bearer of the name was John Doddridge (1555-1628), an English lawyer and writer who served as the Solicitor General of England during the reign of King James I. He was renowned for his legal expertise and published several influential works on English law.

In the 18th century, Ralph Doddridge (1714-1798) was a notable Anglican clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Berkshire. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to theological literature.

The Doddridge name has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Doddridge Bank in Northamptonshire and Doddridge Farm in Wiltshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname who resided in or owned land in those areas.

While the Doddridge surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia, due to migration and settlement patterns over the centuries.

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1881 census detail

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Doddridge families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Doddridge surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Devon leads with 64 Doddridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 32.16x.

County Total Index
Devon 64 32.16x
Cornwall 10 9.24x
Hampshire 7 3.57x
Lancashire 4 0.35x
Somerset 4 2.60x
Brecknockshire 2 10.46x
Derbyshire 2 1.34x
Hertfordshire 2 3.04x
Middlesex 2 0.21x
Surrey 1 0.21x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Plymstock in Devon leads with 32 Doddridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 3076.92x.

Place Total Index
Plymstock 32 3076.92x
Plymouth St Andrew 14 91.32x
Calstock 10 471.70x
Crediton 7 370.37x
St Mary Extra 7 443.04x
Burnham 4 341.88x
Stoke Damerel 4 28.72x
Dalton In Furness 3 68.49x
Exeter St Mary Major 3 250.00x
Norton 2 162.60x
Penderyn 2 384.62x
South Brent 2 465.12x
Ware 2 105.82x
Battersea 1 2.84x
Devonport 1 43.67x
Everton 1 2.77x
Kensington London 1 1.88x
Plymouth Charles The 1 11.40x
St Pancras London 1 1.30x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Doddridge surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 8
Elizabeth 5
Sarah 5
Ann 2
Emily 2
Louisa 2
Matilda 2
Ada 1
Agnes 1
Caroline 1
Eliz.Spire 1
Elizth. 1
Emma 1
Eveline 1
Florence 1
Hannah 1
Harriet 1
Hellen 1
Jane 1
Kate 1
Lilly 1
Linda 1
Mabel 1
Rachel 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Doddridge surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 8
William 6
James 5
Fredrick 3
Henry 3
Thomas 3
Albert 2
Arthur 2
Frederick 2
Joseph 2
Samuel 2
Wm. 2
Wm.J. 2
Alfred 1
Charlie 1
Edward 1
Edwin 1
Ephraim 1
Ernest 1
Francis 1
Healey 1
Hercules 1
Saml.John 1
Sydney 1
Thos.R. 1
W. 1

FAQ

Doddridge surname: questions and answers

How common was the Doddridge surname in 1881?

In 1881, 99 people were recorded with the Doddridge surname. That placed it at #19,877 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Doddridge surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 96 in 2016. That gives Doddridge a modern rank of #31,684.

What does the Doddridge surname mean?

Family originating from the dweller by the ridge overgrown with furze bushes.

What does the Doddridge map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Doddridge bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.