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

Beady, 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 Beady surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beady in America

Beady is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beady surname appeared 115 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 Beady.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beady 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 Beady

The surname "BEADY" is believed to have originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English word "bead," which referred to a prayer or beads used for prayer. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who worked in or had a connection to the church or religious institutions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bead" and "Beadi." This indicates that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

As the name spread across England, various spelling variations emerged, such as "Beadie," "Beadey," and "Beadye." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the individual preferences of those bearing the name.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname "BEADY" was John Beady, a prominent landowner and Bailiff of Nottingham (c. 1250-1310). Records show that he was responsible for overseeing the administration and maintenance of the town.

Another historical figure was Sir William Beady (c. 1420-1489), a knight who served under King Edward IV during the Wars of the Roses. He was known for his bravery in battle and was granted lands in Derbyshire for his service to the crown.

During the 16th century, the name "BEADY" was also associated with the village of Beadnell in Northumberland. This place name likely derived from the Old English words "bead" and "feld," meaning "prayer field" or "bead field." It is possible that some individuals with the surname "BEADY" may have originated from or had connections to this area.

In the 17th century, a noteworthy figure was Richard Beady (1612-1678), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol. He played an influential role in the city's economic and political affairs during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Beady (1640-1718), a Quaker preacher and author who was active in the early days of the Religious Society of Friends. Her writings and sermons were widely circulated and helped to spread the Quaker faith in England and the American colonies.

As the centuries passed, the surname "BEADY" continued to be found across various regions of England, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including agriculture, trade, and public service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beady

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

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

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