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

Chiddick, 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 Chiddick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chiddick in America

Chiddick is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chiddick surname appeared 105 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 Chiddick.

The history of the last name Chiddick

The surname Chiddick is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in the county of Cornwall. It is believed to have derived from a place name, likely referring to a geographical location or a settlement.

One of the earliest known references to the name Chiddick can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Cornwall, dating back to the 14th century. These records documented individuals who paid taxes to the Crown, indicating that the Chiddick family had established a presence in the region during that time.

Linguists and onomastic experts suggest that the name Chiddick may have evolved from an older English or Cornish word, potentially related to a topographical feature or a specific location. Some scholars have proposed a connection to the Cornish word "chyd," meaning "wood" or "forest," suggesting that the Chiddick family may have originally resided near or owned a wooded area.

In the 16th century, the Chiddick surname appeared in the parish records of several Cornish villages, including St. Ervan and St. Teath. One notable individual from this period was John Chiddick, born in 1562 in the village of St. Teath, who served as a local magistrate and landowner.

The Chiddick name continued to spread throughout Cornwall and neighboring counties in the 17th and 18th centuries. Of particular note was Sir William Chiddick (1691-1768), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Truro, who made significant contributions to the local community through his charitable endeavors.

Another prominent figure bearing the Chiddick surname was Richard Chiddick (1798-1867), a renowned architect and civil engineer from St. Austell. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Cornwall, including churches and public structures.

In the 19th century, the Chiddick family expanded beyond Cornwall, with some members migrating to other parts of England and even abroad. Among them was Thomas Chiddick (1822-1898), a successful businessman and industrialist who established a manufacturing company in Manchester.

As the name Chiddick spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Chiddock, Chidick, and Chidock. However, the core pronunciation and origin of the surname remained rooted in its Cornish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chiddick

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

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 Chiddick 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.

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

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