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

Addy, 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 Addy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addy in America

Addy is the 11894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addy surname appeared 2,632 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Addy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addy 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 Addy

The surname Addy originated in England, deriving from the Old English word "aedisc," which means "park" or "pasture." It was initially a place name that referred to a settlement or location near a park or pasture. The earliest recorded instance of this surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Adi" in Yorkshire.

During the medieval period, the name Addy was prevalent in various parts of Yorkshire, particularly in the West Riding area. Some historic records from the 13th century mention individuals with the surname Addy, such as Roger de Addi, who was recorded in the Yorkshire Assize Rolls of 1260.

The name Addy has also been associated with place names like Addy Green and Addy House, which were located in the parish of Bingley, West Yorkshire. These place names derived from the Old English words "aedisc" and "grene," meaning "green pasture."

In the 16th century, the surname Addy appeared in various spellings, including Addie, Addye, and Adeye. One notable individual from this period was William Addy, born in 1566 in Yorkshire, who was a prominent landowner and local official.

During the 17th century, the Addy family established itself in the West Riding of Yorkshire, with several members holding positions of importance in local communities. One such individual was John Addy, born in 1620, who served as a magistrate and landowner in the area.

In the 18th century, the surname Addy spread beyond Yorkshire to other parts of England. Notable individuals from this period include Samuel Addy, born in 1742 in Derbyshire, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor.

The 19th century saw the Addy surname gain further prominence, with individuals like Joseph Addy, born in 1830 in Yorkshire, who was a respected historian and author of works on local history and folklore.

Other noteworthy individuals with the surname Addy include William Addy, born in 1835 in Yorkshire, who was a prominent architect responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the region, and John Addy, born in 1848 in Lancashire, who was a successful industrialist and philanthropist.

Throughout its history, the surname Addy has maintained a strong connection to its Yorkshire roots, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including literature, architecture, and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addy

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

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 Addy 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 Addy 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 Addy was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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