UK surname
Derived from a place name meaning "dweller at the edge of a heath or wasteland."
In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Etheredge surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 17, ranked #36,904, down from #23,062 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Wolverhampton, London parishes and Panteague. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Etheredge is 120 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 77.0%.
1881 census count
74
Ranked #23,062
Modern count
17
2016, ranked #36,904
Peak year
1891
120 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Etheredge surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Etheredge 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 | 31 | #27,734 |
| 1861 | historical | 118 | #18,512 |
| 1881 | historical | 74 | #23,062 |
| 1891 | historical | 120 | #21,292 |
| 1901 | historical | 64 | #27,010 |
| 1911 | historical | 67 | #26,152 |
| 1997 | modern | 28 | #34,904 |
| 1998 | modern | 28 | #35,053 |
| 1999 | modern | 29 | #35,031 |
| 2000 | modern | 27 | #35,188 |
| 2001 | modern | 29 | #34,839 |
| 2002 | modern | 27 | #35,243 |
| 2003 | modern | 23 | #35,650 |
| 2004 | modern | 23 | #35,786 |
| 2005 | modern | 24 | #35,827 |
| 2006 | modern | 24 | #35,981 |
| 2007 | modern | 24 | #36,072 |
| 2008 | modern | 23 | #36,211 |
| 2009 | modern | 20 | #36,534 |
| 2010 | modern | 18 | #36,774 |
| 2011 | modern | 15 | #37,030 |
| 2012 | modern | 16 | #36,897 |
| 2013 | modern | 17 | #36,857 |
| 2014 | modern | 19 | #36,740 |
| 2015 | modern | 17 | #36,887 |
| 2016 | modern | 17 | #36,904 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Wolverhampton, London parishes, Panteague and St James Clerkenwell. 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 | Wolverhampton | Staffordshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | Panteague | Monmouthshire |
| 4 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 5 | St James Clerkenwell | London (Central Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Etheredge 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 Etheredge, 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 Etheredge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Etheredge 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, Etheredge 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 Etheredge is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Etheredge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Etheredge is of English origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is a locational name derived from a place called Etheredge or Edridge in the county of Wiltshire. The name is composed of the Old English elements "edisc" meaning "rich" and "hrycg" meaning "ridge" or "hill."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire in 1195, where it is spelled "Edredge." This reference suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 12th century.
The Etheredge surname is also found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which list several individuals with the name in Wiltshire.
One notable bearer of the name was Sir James Etheredge (c. 1555-1624), an English diplomat and Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. He served as the English ambassador to the Netherlands and was knighted in 1603.
Another prominent figure was George Etheredge (1635-1689), an English dramatist and courtier during the Restoration period. He is best known for his comedies, including "The Comical Revenge" (1664) and "She Would if She Could" (1668).
In the 18th century, Sir Ralph Etheredge (1697-1778) was a British Army officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant-General and was appointed Governor of Fort St. Philip in Minorca.
John Etheredge (1761-1846) was a British architect who designed several notable buildings in Bath, including the Assembly Rooms and the Grand Pump Room.
Another notable bearer was Sir Raymond Etheredge (1892-1975), a British lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1951 to 1962.
While the name Etheredge has its roots in the county of Wiltshire, it has since spread throughout England and other parts of the English-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Etheredge 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 15 Etheredges recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.05x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 15 | 2.05x |
| Surrey | 14 | 3.93x |
| Norfolk | 9 | 8.00x |
| Hampshire | 8 | 5.34x |
| Kent | 8 | 3.21x |
| Staffordshire | 5 | 2.02x |
| Shropshire | 4 | 6.33x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.35x |
| Worcestershire | 3 | 3.14x |
| Gloucestershire | 2 | 1.39x |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2.24x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 4.61x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.81x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Seasalter in Kent leads with 7 Etheredges recorded in 1881 and an index of 2187.50x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Seasalter | 7 | 2187.50x |
| Brading | 6 | 301.51x |
| Camberwell | 6 | 12.84x |
| Epsom | 6 | 344.83x |
| Wolverhampton | 5 | 26.33x |
| Clerkenwell London | 4 | 23.16x |
| Kinlet | 4 | 3636.36x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 4 | 25.69x |
| Saham Toney | 4 | 1333.33x |
| Heaton Norris | 3 | 60.73x |
| North Pickenham | 3 | 5000.00x |
| Paddington London | 3 | 11.15x |
| Stoke Newington London | 3 | 52.63x |
| Stourbridge | 3 | 121.95x |
| Avening | 2 | 392.16x |
| Beccles | 2 | 139.86x |
| Dickleburgh | 2 | 952.38x |
| Lambeth | 2 | 3.14x |
| Sway | 2 | 1000.00x |
| Deptford St Paul | 1 | 5.19x |
| Eastbourne | 1 | 17.61x |
| Edmonton | 1 | 16.98x |
| St Peter Port | 1 | 24.94x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Etheredge 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 Etheredge 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 Etheredge households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 10 |
| Income From Bonds | 4 |
| No Occupation | 3 |
| Ag Lab | 2 |
| Annuitant | 2 |
| Interest On Money | 2 |
| Labourer | 2 |
| Ag Labourer Widow | 1 |
| Carter | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Clerk Manuf & Chemist | 1 |
| Clerk Post Office | 1 |
| Cotton Goods Finisher & Maker Up | 1 |
| Cotton Goods Son | 1 |
| Domestic Butler (Dom) | 1 |
| Domestic Servant | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| General Practitioner In Medicines M.R.O.S.Eng L.S.A | 1 |
| Housekeeper | 1 |
| Interest Of Money | 1 |
| Iron Plate Worker | 1 |
| Laborer | 1 |
| Lighterman | 1 |
| Mantle Maker | 1 |
| Mariner | 1 |
| Messenger Boarders | 1 |
| Plasterer | 1 |
| Seamstress | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Etheredge surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 17 in 2016. That gives Etheredge a modern rank of #36,904.
Derived from a place name meaning "dweller at the edge of a heath or wasteland."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Etheredge 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.