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

Chadsey, 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 Chadsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chadsey in America

Chadsey is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chadsey surname appeared 235 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 Chadsey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chadsey 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 Chadsey

The surname Chadsey has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ceade," meaning a ridge or valley, and "ey," which refers to an island or piece of land surrounded by water. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a valley or on a piece of land surrounded by water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chadsey can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled "Chadeseye." This document was a survey of landholdings in England, indicating that the name was associated with landowners or tenants at that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Chadsee" and "Chaddessey," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a John de Chaddessey, suggesting that the name had become established by that time.

The Chadsey surname also appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This early record highlights the name's longevity and its association with English landowners and tenants.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Chadsey was John Chadsey, who lived in the 15th century and was a landowner in the county of Shropshire. Another prominent figure was William Chadsey, born in 1587, who was a member of the Virginia Company and played a role in the early colonization of America.

In the 17th century, the name Chadsey also appeared in various place names, such as Chadsey Green in Worcestershire and Chadsey Manor in Shropshire. These place names further solidify the surname's connection to specific locations and landholdings in England.

Other notable individuals with the surname Chadsey include Richard Chadsey (born 1632), a merchant in colonial Massachusetts, and Thomas Chadsey (1701-1778), a member of the colonial militia in Connecticut during the American Revolution.

While the Chadsey surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and colonization. However, its origins can be traced back to the 13th century and the Old English words that likely formed the basis of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chadsey

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

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

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