UK surname

Mcfetridge

Of Scottish origin, meaning "son of the youth".

In the 1881 census there were 29 people recorded with the Mcfetridge surname, ranking it #29,484 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 194, ranked #19,976, up from #29,484 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include IZ14, South Derbyshire and Pollok South and West.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcfetridge is 194 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 569.0%.

1881 census count

Ranked #29,484

Modern count

194

2016, ranked #19,976

Peak year

2010

194 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Mcfetridge had 29 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,484 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 194 in 2016, ranked #19,976.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 82 in 1901.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Map

Mcfetridge surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcfetridge surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mcfetridge 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	4	#32,658
1881	historical	29	#29,484
1891	historical	46	#30,657
1901	historical	82	#25,019
1911	historical	32	#29,838
1997	modern	161	#20,176
1998	modern	167	#20,258
1999	modern	176	#19,722
2000	modern	171	#20,044
2001	modern	167	#20,060
2002	modern	169	#20,307
2003	modern	166	#20,320
2004	modern	172	#20,008
2005	modern	170	#20,066
2006	modern	166	#20,534
2007	modern	169	#20,562
2008	modern	174	#20,385
2009	modern	184	#20,079
2010	modern	194	#19,819
2011	modern	190	#19,942
2012	modern	179	#20,679
2013	modern	185	#20,575
2014	modern	191	#20,302
2015	modern	193	#20,056
2016	modern	194	#19,976

Geography

Where Mcfetridges 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 IZ14, South Derbyshire, Pollok South and West, Spelthorne and Clarkston and Sheddens. 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	IZ14	West Dunbartonshire
2	South Derbyshire 007	South Derbyshire
3	Pollok South and West	Glasgow City
4	Spelthorne 008	Spelthorne
5	Clarkston and Sheddens	East Renfrewshire

Forenames

First names often paired with Mcfetridge

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Elizabeth Mary Margaret Sarah Alison Catherine Ruth Claire Karen Fiona

Recent male names

William John David James Stephen Robert Ian Samuel Thomas Christopher

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mcfetridge

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

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Mcfetridge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Mcfetridge household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Mcfetridge is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcfetridge 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcfetridge falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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 Mcfetridge 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 Mcfetridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mcfetridge

The surname MCFETRIDGE originated in Scotland, with roots that can be traced back to the 12th century. It is a locational name derived from the lands of Fetteresso, located in Kincardineshire, which was an old county on the northeastern coast of Scotland. The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" in Gaelic means "son of," indicating that the name likely referred to the descendants of someone who lived in or owned the lands of Fetteresso.

The earliest known record of the name MCFETRIDGE appears in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a series of official documents that recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. This suggests that the MCFETRIDGE family held significant landholdings and influence in the region during the late 13th century.

In the 16th century, the name MCFETRIDGE was recorded in various spellings, such as MacFetridge, McFetrige, and McFatrich, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in that era. The variant spellings were likely influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the names.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the MCFETRIDGE surname was William McFetridge, a Scottish landowner and military officer who was born in 1605. He served in the Scottish army during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and played a role in the Battle of Dunbar in 1650, where he was captured by the English forces.

Another prominent figure was John McFetridge, born in 1712, who was a renowned scholar and theologian. He authored several influential works on Scottish church history and served as the principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1752 until his death in 1786.

In the 19th century, the MCFETRIDGE surname gained recognition through the accomplishments of Robert McFetridge (1815-1892), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and donated significant funds to establish schools and educational initiatives in his hometown of Glasgow.

The name MCFETRIDGE also found its way to Ireland, where it was recorded in various spellings such as McFetridge, McFetrich, and McFetrick. One notable Irish bearer of the name was James McFetridge (1860-1936), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Dublin, including the National Museum of Ireland.

Over the centuries, the MCFETRIDGE surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including writers, artists, and political figures. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and pronunciation, its Scottish roots and connection to the lands of Fetteresso remain an integral part of its rich history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcfetridge surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcfetridge surname in 1881?

In 1881, 29 people were recorded with the Mcfetridge surname. That placed it at #29,484 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcfetridge surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 194 in 2016. That gives Mcfetridge a modern rank of #19,976.

What does the Mcfetridge surname mean?