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

Childree, 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 Childree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Childree in America

Childree is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Childree surname appeared 678 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 Childree.

We can also compare 2010 data for Childree 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 Childree

The surname Childree has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "cild" meaning child, and "ree" meaning a clearing or meadow. This suggests that the name likely referred to a person who resided near a meadow or clearing that was frequented by children.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which mentions a John Childreye. This indicates that variations of the spelling, such as Childreye and Childrey, were in use during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various records across England, including the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, which listed a WilliamChildrey. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions of the country by this time.

During the 16th century, the name was sometimes associated with place names, such as Childerley in Cambridgeshire. Historical records from this period include a John Childree, born in 1542, who was a landowner in the village of Childerley.

Notably, Sir Thomas Childree (1548-1618) was a prominent figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as a Member of Parliament and was appointed as the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire in 1590.

Another individual of note was Robert Childree (1612-1673), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Battersea in Surrey. He was known for his writings on religious topics and his participation in the Westminster Assembly, which aimed to reform the Church of England.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the literary works of William Childree (1723-1804), an English author and poet. He published several collections of poetry and was celebrated for his descriptive writing style.

The 19th century saw the emergence of John Childree (1810-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall. His architectural style was heavily influenced by the Gothic Revival movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Childree has maintained its distinct spelling and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergymen, authors, and architects. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has left an indelible mark across different eras and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Childree

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

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

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