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

Cheadle, 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 Cheadle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheadle in America

Cheadle is the 19945th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheadle surname appeared 1,345 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 Cheadle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheadle 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheadle

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

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

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