Find out how popular the last name Addie is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Addie.

Addie, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Addie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addie in America

Addie is the 33731st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addie surname appeared 675 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Addie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addie to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Addie

The surname Addie is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a variant of the Old English word "aeddi," which means "prosperous" or "rich." The name was initially concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire, where it was likely first adopted as a descriptive surname for someone who was considered affluent or prosperous within their community.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Addie can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, which mention a Robert Addie as a landowner in the village of Askrigg. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the medieval period, the name Addie appears in various records and documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which list several individuals bearing the surname. One notable example is John Addie, a merchant from York, who is mentioned in the city's guild records from the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Addie family had established themselves as prominent landowners in the village of Addingham, near Skipton in Yorkshire. The name is thought to have derived from the place name Addingham, which itself stems from the Old English words "edde" and "inga," meaning "rich people's village."

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Addie. One of the earliest was Sir Robert Addie (c. 1480-1545), a English soldier and courtier who served under King Henry VIII. Another prominent figure was William Addie (1629-1703), a Scottish minister who played a significant role in the Covenanters' movement during the 17th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Addie include:

1. Alexander Addie (1780-1858), a Scottish-American farmer and politician who served in the Ohio State Senate.
2. John Addie (1818-1897), a Scottish-born Canadian businessman and politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
3. Robert Addie (1840-1919), a Scottish-born Australian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.
4. William Addie (1875-1955), a Scottish architect known for designing numerous buildings in the Art Nouveau style.
5. John Addie (1908-1983), a British writer and broadcaster who authored several books on gardening and horticulture.

While the surname Addie has its roots in Yorkshire and Lancashire, it eventually spread to other parts of England, Scotland, and beyond, carried by families and individuals who migrated over the centuries. Today, the name can be found across the English-speaking world, a testament to its rich history and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addie

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Addie.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Addie was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Addie has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Addie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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