Cheadle
A place name referring to someone from Cheadle in Cheshire or Staffordshire, England.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,577 Americans carry the last name Cheadle. That puts it at #19,945 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.46 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 217,346 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Cheadle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.6K
1 in 217,346
Census rank
#19,945
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,345 bearers of the surname Cheadle in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.46 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 19945th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Cheadle, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.5%. The next largest groups are Black (28.9%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Cheadle
The surname Cheadle originated in England, likely derived from the place name Cheadle, which is found in various locations across the country, including Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Derbyshire. The name is believed to have its roots in the Old English words "cēde," meaning "wood," and "hyll," meaning "hill," suggesting it referred to a wooded hill or a settlement near such a geographic feature.
One of the earliest recorded references to the surname Cheadle can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landholders and their properties throughout England after the Norman Conquest. The name appears in various spellings, such as Chedele and Chedull, reflecting the evolution of the language and local pronunciations.
In the 13th century, records show a William de Chedele, who was a prominent landowner in Cheshire. The "de" prefix indicated his association with the place name Cheadle, a common practice during that era.
The Cheadle family played a significant role in the history of Staffordshire, where they held lands and positions of influence. Sir John Cheadle, born around 1420, was a notable member of this branch and served as the Sheriff of Staffordshire in 1463.
During the 16th century, the Cheadle name gained prominence in Derbyshire, with Sir Robert Cheadle, born in 1516, becoming a prominent figure in the county. He served as the High Sheriff of Derbyshire in 1558 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.
Another notable bearer of the Cheadle surname was Benjamin Cheadle, a 17th-century English writer and philosopher. He authored several works on religion and morality, including "The Immutable Morality" published in 1658.
In the 19th century, Joseph Cheadle, born in 1835, was an English explorer and writer. He is best known for his book "The North-West Passage by Land," which documented his expedition across Canada in search of a land route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Over the centuries, the Cheadle surname has been associated with various places, reflecting the mobility of families and individuals. Some examples include Cheadle Hulme in Greater Manchester, Cheadle Heath in Stockport, and Cheadle Town in Staffordshire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cheadle
Among Census respondents with the surname Cheadle, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.5%. The next largest groups are Black (28.9%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Cheadle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Cheadle surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White62.5%
- Black or African American28.9%
- Two or more races4.4%
- Hispanic or Latino2.2%
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Cheadle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,727 | #19,945 | 8.2% |
| Count | 1,117 | 1,345 | 20.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.41 | 0.46 | 12.2% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Cheadle bearers went from 1,117 to 1,345 (+20.4% change). The surname moved up 1,782 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,727 to #19,945.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Cheadle
FAQ
Cheadle surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Cheadle?
The surname Cheadle holds position #19,945 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 1,577 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.46 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Cheadle surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Cheadle, the largest self-reported group is White at 62.5%. The next largest groups are Black (28.9%) and Two or More Races (4.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.