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

Gaddie, 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 Gaddie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaddie in America

Gaddie is the 21184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaddie surname appeared 1,239 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 Gaddie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaddie 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 Gaddie

The surname Gaddie is believed to have originated in Scotland, possibly tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "gad," meaning a goad or a sharp-pointed stick used for driving cattle. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked as a cattle herder or drover.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a person named Robert Gaddy is mentioned. This early spelling variation, "Gaddy," is indicative of the name's Scottish origins and the evolution of its spelling over time.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland from 1546, where a certain John Gadye is mentioned. This further demonstrates the name's presence in Scotland during this period.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Gaddie was Sir John Gaddie (1649-1726), a Scottish merchant and Member of Parliament for the Stirling Burghs constituency. He played a significant role in the negotiations leading to the Acts of Union in 1707, which united the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Another individual of note was Robert Gaddie (1774-1858), a Scottish minister and author who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1835. He was known for his numerous publications on theological subjects.

In the 19th century, the name appears in various census records and birth registrations across Scotland, indicating its continued presence in the region. For instance, James Gaddie (1823-1898), a Scottish engineer and inventor, was born in Linlithgow and is credited with developing early versions of the torpedo and other naval weaponry.

Moving into the 20th century, William Gaddie (1908-1987) was a Scottish footballer who played as a forward for several clubs, including Rangers F.C. and the Scottish national team. He was part of the Rangers team that won the Scottish Cup in 1928.

While the surname Gaddie remains relatively uncommon, it has a rich history rooted in Scotland's past, with connections to various occupations, professions, and notable individuals over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaddie

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

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

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