UK surname

Edrich

An English surname possibly derived from the Old English name Eadric meaning "prosperous ruler".

In the 1881 census there were 31 people recorded with the Edrich surname, ranking it #29,218 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 92, ranked #32,035, down from #29,218 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sedgemoor, Redbridge and Suffolk Coastal.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Edrich is 115 in 2004. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 196.8%.

1881 census count

Ranked #29,218

Modern count

2016, ranked #32,035

Peak year

2004

115 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2006

Key insights

• Edrich had 31 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,218 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 92 in 2016, ranked #32,035.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 57 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Map

Edrich surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Edrich surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

Edrich 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	10	#31,497
1861	historical	23	#31,039
1881	historical	31	#29,218
1891	historical	41	#31,095
1901	historical	37	#30,009
1911	historical	57	#27,099
1997	modern	103	#26,498
1998	modern	112	#25,856
1999	modern	114	#25,766
2000	modern	112	#25,978
2001	modern	109	#26,059
2002	modern	108	#26,698
2003	modern	111	#26,091
2004	modern	115	#25,740
2005	modern	113	#25,974
2006	modern	100	#28,283
2007	modern	104	#28,020
2008	modern	98	#29,355
2009	modern	107	#28,483
2010	modern	115	#27,874
2011	modern	104	#29,424
2012	modern	98	#30,612
2013	modern	100	#30,773
2014	modern	99	#31,186
2015	modern	95	#31,749
2016	modern	92	#32,035

Geography

Where Edrichs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sedgemoor, Redbridge, Suffolk Coastal, Broadland and Huntingdonshire. 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	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Sedgemoor 004	Sedgemoor
2	Redbridge 018	Redbridge
3	Suffolk Coastal 004	Suffolk Coastal
4	Broadland 014	Broadland
5	Huntingdonshire 005	Huntingdonshire

Forenames

First names often paired with Edrich

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Melanie Jane Kelly Nicola Jean Brenda Carole Carol Fiona Claudia

Recent male names

Paul William Simon John Nicholas Anthony Benjamin Kevin Richard Brian

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Edrich

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

Rural Amenity

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

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Established Homeowners with Children

Within London, Edrich is most associated with areas classed as Established Homeowners with Children, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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 predominantly British-born residents are typically married/in civil partnerships and own the properties in which they are raising their children. Parents are typically over 45, and many other residents are beyond normal retirement age. Detached and semi-detached houses predominate and multiple car ownership is common.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Edrich is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Edrich falls in decile 7 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 Edrich is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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 Edrich, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Edrich

The surname Edrich is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ead," meaning prosperity, and "ric," meaning powerful or rich. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a prosperous or wealthy individual or family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edrich can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Edric." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landholders and tenants in England after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name was sometimes spelled as "Edryche" or "Edryck." This variation in spelling was common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The Edrich family has a long history in the county of Norfolk, with records indicating their presence in various villages and towns throughout the region. One notable member of the family was John Edrich, born in 1549 in Norwich, who served as a member of Parliament for the city.

Another prominent figure with the surname Edrich was Sir Robert Edrich, born in 1632 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. He was a successful merchant and served as Mayor of Great Yarmouth in 1674.

In the 18th century, the Edrich family had a presence in the village of Edrich Green, which is located in the county of Suffolk. This place name likely derived from the family name, indicating their long-standing connection to the area.

During the 19th century, several notable individuals with the surname Edrich made their mark. These include William Edrich, born in 1820 in Norfolk, who was a renowned architect and designed several churches and public buildings in the region.

Another prominent figure was John Edrich, born in 1862 in Suffolk, who was a renowned horticulturist and contributed significantly to the development of new plant varieties.

The name Edrich has also been associated with sporting achievements. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was John Edrich, born in 1937 in Norfolk, who was a celebrated English cricketer and played for both Surrey County Cricket Club and the England national team.

Throughout its history, the surname Edrich has maintained a strong presence in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including politics, commerce, architecture, horticulture, and sports.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Edrich families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Edrich 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. Norfolk leads with 31 Edrichs recorded in 1881 and an index of 66.68x.

County	Total	Frequency	Index
Norfolk	31	0.01%	66.68x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Great Hautbois in Norfolk leads with 12 Edrichs recorded in 1881 and an index of 60000.00x.

Place	Total	Frequency	Index
Great Hautbois	12	5.56%	60000.00x
Lingwood	4	1.00%	10000.00x
Swanton Abbott	4	0.79%	8000.00x
Litcham	3	0.37%	3750.00x
Norwich St Clement	3	0.06%	555.56x
South Walsham St Mary	2	0.54%	5000.00x
Coltishall	1	0.10%	1000.00x
Heigham	1	0.00%	40.00x
Irstead	1	0.68%	5000.00x

Top female names

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

Name	Count
Eliza	2
Harriet	2
Mary	2
Ada	1
Anna	1
Ellen	1
Emily	1
Florence	1
Jane	1
Kate	1
Mabel	1
Rebecca	1
Susan	1

Top male names

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

Name	Count
Robert	4
Arthur	2
William	2
Albert	1
Benjamin	1
Charles	1
Fredrick	1
Harry	1
Henry	1
Thomas	1

Top occupations

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 Edrich households.

Occupation	Count
Scholar	6
Agricultural Labourer	1
Carpenter	1
Farmer 220 Acres 9 Men 2 Boys	1
Farmer Of 98 Acres Employing 3 Men 1 Boy	1
Farmers Wife	1
Journeyman Mason	1
Of Independent Means	1
Publican	1
Railway Clerk	1
Shoe Maker	1
Upper Housemaid Out Of Employ	1

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FAQ

Edrich surname: questions and answers

How common was the Edrich surname in 1881?

In 1881, 31 people were recorded with the Edrich surname. That placed it at #29,218 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Edrich surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 92 in 2016. That gives Edrich a modern rank of #32,035.

What does the Edrich surname mean?