UK surname
A locational surname originating from a place in Somerset, England.
In the 1881 census there were 73 people recorded with the Prestridge surname, ranking it #23,220 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 29, ranked #36,059, down from #23,220 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes and St James and St Paul. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Prestridge is 101 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 60.3%.
1881 census count
73
Ranked #23,220
Modern count
29
2016, ranked #36,059
Peak year
1911
101 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Prestridge surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Prestridge surname density by area, 1911 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 | 32 | #27,570 |
| 1861 | historical | 66 | #25,487 |
| 1881 | historical | 73 | #23,220 |
| 1891 | historical | 80 | #26,785 |
| 1901 | historical | 83 | #24,900 |
| 1911 | historical | 101 | #22,589 |
| 1997 | modern | 35 | #34,174 |
| 1998 | modern | 36 | #34,246 |
| 1999 | modern | 36 | #34,323 |
| 2000 | modern | 34 | #34,517 |
| 2001 | modern | 32 | #34,537 |
| 2002 | modern | 30 | #34,950 |
| 2003 | modern | 32 | #34,862 |
| 2004 | modern | 31 | #35,105 |
| 2005 | modern | 31 | #35,260 |
| 2006 | modern | 32 | #35,392 |
| 2007 | modern | 28 | #35,801 |
| 2008 | modern | 30 | #35,736 |
| 2009 | modern | 35 | #35,545 |
| 2010 | modern | 37 | #35,566 |
| 2011 | modern | 36 | #35,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 35 | #35,645 |
| 2013 | modern | 35 | #35,697 |
| 2014 | modern | 35 | #35,722 |
| 2015 | modern | 32 | #35,876 |
| 2016 | modern | 29 | #36,059 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes, St James and St Paul and Tooting Graveney. 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 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | St James and St Paul | Gloucestershire |
| 4 | Tooting Graveney | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | London parishes | London 3 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Prestridge 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 Prestridge, 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 Prestridge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Prestridge 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, Prestridge 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 Prestridge is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Prestridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Prestridge is of English origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is locational in nature, derived from the Old English words "prest" meaning priest, and "ridge" referring to a ridge or hillside. This suggests that the name likely originated from a location where a priest resided on a ridge or hillside.
The earliest recorded instance of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk in 1195, where one Willelmus de Prestrigge is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in Norfolk, England.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms such as Prestrigge, Prestrygg, and Prestrich, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 record a John de Prestrygg in Oxfordshire, while the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 mention a Walter de Prestrich.
The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the name Prestridge. However, it does list several places with similar names, such as Prestbury and Prestcott, which may have influenced the formation of the surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Prestridge is found in the register of the University of Oxford, where a John Prestridge is listed as a student in 1509. Another notable figure was Richard Prestridge (c.1588-1670), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Sutton Courtenay in Berkshire.
In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, including baptisms, marriages, and burials. For example, the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Prestbury, Gloucestershire, mention several individuals with the surname Prestridge during this period.
Other notable individuals with the surname Prestridge include:
1. William Prestridge (1624-1685), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Swinstead in Lincolnshire. 2. Thomas Prestridge (c.1680-1745), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Hindon in Wiltshire. 3. John Prestridge (1711-1787), an English landowner and businessman who owned estates in Gloucestershire and Somerset. 4. Mary Prestridge (1767-1840), an English diarist and writer, best known for her detailed accounts of daily life in rural Gloucestershire. 5. Henry Prestridge (1825-1892), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Prestridge 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. Warwickshire leads with 20 Prestridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 11.14x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire | 20 | 11.14x |
| Gloucestershire | 14 | 10.03x |
| Surrey | 13 | 3.75x |
| Northamptonshire | 9 | 13.44x |
| Middlesex | 8 | 1.12x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 0.83x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 1.27x |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1.04x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Birmingham in Warwickshire leads with 12 Prestridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.05x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 12 | 20.05x |
| Barby Cum Onley | 9 | 6428.57x |
| Aston | 8 | 16.18x |
| Bristol St James In | 8 | 390.24x |
| Tooting Graveney | 8 | 824.74x |
| Droylsden | 7 | 253.62x |
| Bristol St Paul In | 6 | 161.29x |
| Battersea | 4 | 15.27x |
| Kensington London | 4 | 10.11x |
| Mile End Old Town | 3 | 26.69x |
| Ibstock | 1 | 175.44x |
| Islington London | 1 | 1.45x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.61x |
| Nottingham St Mary | 1 | 4.03x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Prestridge 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 Prestridge 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 Prestridge households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 22 |
| Bricklayer | 2 |
| Laborer | 2 |
| Accountant Clerk | 1 |
| Annuitant | 1 |
| Brick Yard Labourer | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Carman | 1 |
| Cellar Man | 1 |
| Clerk | 1 |
| Coachman | 1 |
| Cowman | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| Farm Laborer | 1 |
| Farm Laborer Wife | 1 |
| Farmer | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| General Domestic Serv | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Grocer & Farmer | 1 |
| Grocers Assistant | 1 |
| Grocers Assistant In Employ Of Master | 1 |
| Income From Cottage Property | 1 |
| India Rubber Stamp Manue | 1 |
| Indian Rubber Stamp Maker | 1 |
| Laundress | 1 |
| Man Servant Ds | 1 |
| Manager Of Wholesale Tea Warehouse | 1 |
| Packer | 1 |
| Sawyer | 1 |
| Wife | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 73 people were recorded with the Prestridge surname. That placed it at #23,220 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 29 in 2016. That gives Prestridge a modern rank of #36,059.
A locational surname originating from a place in Somerset, England.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Prestridge 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.