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

Awdish, 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 Awdish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Awdish in America

Awdish is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Awdish surname appeared 103 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 Awdish.

The history of the last name Awdish

The surname AWDISH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Yorkshire. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "ald" and "wic," which together translate to "old dwelling" or "old settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in an ancient or long-established village or hamlet.

Records indicate that variations of the name, such as Aldwyk and Aldwyke, appeared in Yorkshire as early as the 13th century. One of the earliest known mentions of the name is found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, where a certain John Aldwyk is listed as a resident of the village of Hooton Pagnell.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the spelling of the name began to evolve, with variations like Awdick, Audick, and Awdish becoming more common. This evolution likely occurred due to regional dialects and the interpretation of the scribes who recorded the name in various documents.

One notable individual bearing the AWDISH surname was William Awdish, a merchant and landowner who lived in Yorkshire in the late 16th century (c. 1560-1624). Records show that he owned several properties in the area and was involved in the local wool trade.

In the 18th century, the AWDISH name appeared in several parish records across Yorkshire and neighboring counties. A particularly interesting reference is found in the baptismal records of St. Peter's Church in Leeds, where a Thomas Awdish (1712-1786) is listed as the father of several children born between 1740 and 1760.

Another significant figure in the history of the AWDISH name is John Awdish (1774-1842), a farmer and landowner from the village of Askern in Yorkshire. He is mentioned in several land tax records and property deeds from the early 19th century, indicating that he was a prosperous member of the local community.

By the 19th century, the spelling of the name had largely settled into its current form, AWDISH. One noteworthy individual from this period was Elizabeth Awdish (1820-1892), a schoolteacher who established a private academy for young ladies in the town of Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

In more recent times, the AWDISH surname has spread beyond its Yorkshire roots, with individuals bearing the name found in various parts of the United Kingdom and across the globe. However, the name's origins and historical connections to the region of Yorkshire remain a significant part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Awdish

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

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 Awdish 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.

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

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