UK surname
Derived from a place name meaning "Ecga's ridge," referring to a ridge or high ground owned by someone named Ecga.
In the 1881 census there were 84 people recorded with the Ethridge surname, ranking it #21,690 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 82, ranked #32,895, down from #21,690 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Attleburgh, Shipdham and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ethridge is 121 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 2.4%.
1881 census count
84
Ranked #21,690
Modern count
82
2016, ranked #32,895
Peak year
1891
121 bearers
Map years
1
1891 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Ethridge surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Ethridge 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 | 69 | #21,148 |
| 1861 | historical | 92 | #22,112 |
| 1881 | historical | 84 | #21,690 |
| 1891 | historical | 121 | #21,169 |
| 1901 | historical | 69 | #26,499 |
| 1911 | historical | 82 | #24,635 |
| 1997 | modern | 91 | #28,215 |
| 1998 | modern | 89 | #29,026 |
| 1999 | modern | 92 | #28,833 |
| 2000 | modern | 80 | #30,139 |
| 2001 | modern | 77 | #30,277 |
| 2002 | modern | 82 | #30,181 |
| 2003 | modern | 80 | #30,425 |
| 2004 | modern | 81 | #30,569 |
| 2005 | modern | 83 | #30,486 |
| 2006 | modern | 90 | #29,893 |
| 2007 | modern | 88 | #30,515 |
| 2008 | modern | 86 | #31,114 |
| 2009 | modern | 88 | #31,352 |
| 2010 | modern | 82 | #32,492 |
| 2011 | modern | 84 | #32,237 |
| 2012 | modern | 78 | #33,044 |
| 2013 | modern | 82 | #32,903 |
| 2014 | modern | 83 | #32,910 |
| 2015 | modern | 82 | #32,911 |
| 2016 | modern | 82 | #32,895 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Attleburgh, Shipdham, London parishes, Doncaster and St George the Martyr. 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 | Attleburgh | Norfolk |
| 2 | Shipdham | Norfolk |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Doncaster | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 5 | St George the Martyr | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Ethridge 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 Ethridge, 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 Ethridge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Ethridge 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, Ethridge 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 Ethridge is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Ethridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Ethridge is of English origin, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 12th century in the counties of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. The name is derived from the Old English words 'ed' meaning 'fortune' or 'prosperous' and 'hrycg' meaning 'ridge' or 'hill', suggesting that the name initially referred to someone who lived on a prosperous or fortunate ridge.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1230, which mentions a Richard de Edrigg. The surname also appears in various medieval records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a John de Edrugge is listed as a landowner in Oxfordshire.
The name has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Edridge, Edrudge, Etheridge, and Ethridge. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of spelling and record-keeping in earlier times.
Notable individuals bearing the Ethridge surname include William Ethridge (1568-1635), an English merchant and member of the Virginia Company, who played a significant role in the early colonization efforts of Virginia. Another notable figure was Sir John Ethridge (1616-1688), an English lawyer and Royalist who served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Charles II.
In the 18th century, John Ethridge (1720-1799) was a prominent Anglican clergyman and author, known for his work "The Doctrine of the Operations of Grace." Thomas Ethridge (1782-1844) was a British naval officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a Member of Parliament.
During the 19th century, Francis Ethridge (1819-1901) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Representative from Tennessee. He was also a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
While the Ethridge surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through British colonial expansion and migration. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references remain closely tied to the name's English origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ethridge 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 19 Ethridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.32x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 19 | 2.32x |
| Surrey | 11 | 2.76x |
| Suffolk | 10 | 10.02x |
| Kent | 8 | 2.86x |
| Norfolk | 8 | 6.35x |
| Hampshire | 7 | 4.17x |
| Caernarfonshire | 4 | 12.08x |
| Sussex | 4 | 2.90x |
| Cambridgeshire | 3 | 5.78x |
| Staffordshire | 3 | 1.08x |
| Devon | 2 | 1.17x |
| Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1.81x |
| Dorset | 1 | 1.86x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 2.98x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.10x |
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 8 Ethridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 22.48x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green London | 8 | 22.48x |
| Erith | 7 | 254.55x |
| Hammersmith London | 6 | 29.73x |
| Bergh Apton | 5 | 3846.15x |
| Camberwell | 5 | 9.55x |
| Ipswich St Helen | 5 | 423.73x |
| Tichborne | 5 | 5555.56x |
| Ipswich St Margaret | 4 | 117.99x |
| Ynyscynhaiarn | 4 | 259.74x |
| Henfield | 3 | 566.04x |
| Sedgley | 3 | 29.21x |
| Southwark St Saviour | 3 | 71.26x |
| The Holy Sepulchre | 3 | 2307.69x |
| Capel | 2 | 526.32x |
| Islington London | 2 | 2.52x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 2 | 7.00x |
| Bovey Tracey | 1 | 166.67x |
| Brighton | 1 | 3.59x |
| Dawlish | 1 | 78.74x |
| Framlingham | 1 | 140.85x |
| Great Yarmouth | 1 | 9.59x |
| Hardingham | 1 | 666.67x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.40x |
| Layton With Warbreck | 1 | 28.01x |
| Melcombe Regis | 1 | 44.84x |
| Mile End Old Town London | 1 | 5.74x |
| Snodland | 1 | 126.58x |
| South Stoneham | 1 | 27.47x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 6.93x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.29x |
| St Thomas Winchester | 1 | 84.03x |
| West Bradenham | 1 | 1111.11x |
| Weston Beggard | 1 | 1250.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ethridge 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 Ethridge 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 Ethridge households.
FAQ
In 1881, 84 people were recorded with the Ethridge surname. That placed it at #21,690 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 82 in 2016. That gives Ethridge a modern rank of #32,895.
Derived from a place name meaning "Ecga's ridge," referring to a ridge or high ground owned by someone named Ecga.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ethridge 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.