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

Caddy, 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 Caddy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Caddy in America

Caddy is the 25725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Caddy surname appeared 958 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 Caddy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Caddy 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 Caddy

The surname Caddy is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cad," which referred to a small barrel or cask used for carrying goods or liquids.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Caddy can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1196, where a person named Simon Caddy is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a Roger Caddy is listed as a landowner. The name is also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Warwickshire from 1332, indicating its widespread use across different regions of England.

The surname Caddy is believed to have originated as an occupational name, referring to individuals who were involved in the manufacturing or transportation of small casks or barrels. It is possible that some bearers of the name were involved in the brewing or wine industry, where casks were commonly used for storing and transporting beverages.

In the 16th century, the surname appears in various records, including the Parish Registers of Yorkshire, where a Thomas Caddy was recorded in 1587. During this period, variations in spelling, such as Caddie and Caddey, were also observed.

One notable individual bearing the surname Caddy was Sir John Caddy (1556-1637), a prominent merchant and politician who served as Sheriff of London in 1616. He was involved in the East India Company and played a significant role in the early trade relations between England and India.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was Walter Caddy (1720-1799), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Westminster.

In the 19th century, the surname Caddy gained further recognition with individuals like William Caddy (1801-1864), an English civil engineer and surveyor who was involved in the construction of several railways in Britain.

Other notable individuals with the surname Caddy include Mary Caddy (1824-1888), a British botanist and plant collector who contributed significantly to the study of Australian flora, and Sir George Caddy (1882-1952), a British businessman and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London from 1937 to 1938.

While the surname Caddy may have evolved from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields, from commerce and politics to architecture and botany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Caddy

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

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

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