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

Drisdom, 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 Drisdom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drisdom in America

Drisdom is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drisdom surname appeared 150 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 Drisdom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drisdom 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 Drisdom

The surname DRISDOM finds its origins in the ancient Anglo-Saxon territories of what is now modern-day England. It is believed to have emerged in the 7th or 8th century, possibly derived from the Old English words "drysc" meaning "thresher" and "dom" meaning "domain" or "territory." This suggests the name may have initially referred to someone who oversaw or worked in the threshing of grains on a particular estate or domain.

One of the earliest known records of the DRISDOM name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry, spelled "Dryscdome," is thought to refer to a landowner or tenant in the county of Hampshire. However, the exact individual referenced is unclear.

By the 12th century, variations of the name began to appear in various regions of England, such as "Driscedom" in Sussex and "Driscdome" in Oxfordshire. These spellings reflect the evolution of the name through dialectal variations and scribal interpretations. One notable bearer of the name was Sir William Drisdom (1289-1357), a knight from Wiltshire who fought in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War.

In the 14th century, a branch of the DRISDOM family settled in the village of Drisdomeham, now known as Drimsham, in Gloucestershire. The village's name is likely derived from the family's surname, indicating their prominence in the area. During this time, the name was also recorded as "Drisdomme" and "Drizdome" in various medieval records and chronicles.

The 16th century saw the rise of another prominent figure, Sir Richard Drisdom (1512-1578), a courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I. He is known for his role in negotiating treaties with foreign powers and his influence on the English Renaissance.

Throughout the centuries, the DRISDOM surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. Notable examples include John Drisdom (1662-1718), a scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy, and Margaret Drisdom (1745-1823), a renowned portrait painter whose works hang in prestigious collections across Europe.

While the DRISDOM surname may not be as widely recognized today as it once was, its rich history and evolution over centuries reflect the diverse tapestry of English heritage and the enduring legacy of names passed down through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drisdom

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

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

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