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

Aldy, 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 Aldy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aldy in America

Aldy is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aldy surname appeared 189 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 Aldy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aldy 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 Aldy

The surname ALDY has its origins in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is believed to have originated in the region of Aldi, a small village in the modern-day county of Somerset, England. The name itself is derived from the Old English words "ald" and "ey," meaning "old" and "island" respectively, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided on an old island or near a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name ALDY can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, a certain Aelfric Aldi is listed as a landowner in the county of Somerset, providing evidence of the name's existence during the Norman conquest of England.

During the medieval period, variations of the name ALDY began to emerge, including Aldi, Aldey, and Auldey. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language over time. In the 13th century, a man named Richard de Aldi was documented as a resident of the village of Aldi, indicating the surname's continued association with its place of origin.

One notable figure bearing the surname ALDY was John Aldy, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century (c. 1420 - 1485). His successful business ventures and civic engagement contributed to the name's recognition and prestige within the city's mercantile circles.

In the 16th century, the surname ALDY gained further recognition with the birth of Robert Aldy (c. 1530 - 1599), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. His scholarly works and contributions to the Church of England elevated the family's status and added to the name's historical significance.

Another individual of note was Sir Edward Aldy (c. 1580 - 1647), a prominent member of the English gentry and a staunch Royalist during the English Civil War. His unwavering support for King Charles I and his military service during the conflict cemented the ALDY name's association with loyalty and valor.

As the centuries progressed, the surname ALDY continued to spread across various regions of England, with pockets of concentration in the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. While the name's origins can be traced back to a specific location, its bearers have since contributed to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aldy

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

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

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