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

Gaddist, 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 Gaddist surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaddist in America

Gaddist is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaddist surname appeared 180 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 Gaddist.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gaddist 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 Gaddist

The surname "GADDIST" is of English origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, particularly in the East Riding region. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "gad," meaning a metal rod or spike, and the suffix "-ist," indicating a person associated with a particular trade or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "GADDIST" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, East Yorkshire, where a William Gaddist was mentioned in 1587. This suggests that the name may have been associated with metalworkers or blacksmiths in the area.

In the 17th century, the name "GADDIST" appeared in various documents and records across Yorkshire and neighboring counties. Notable examples include John Gaddist, a freeman of the city of York in 1632, and Richard Gaddist, a landowner in the village of Hessle, near Hull, in 1679.

During the 18th century, the name "GADDIST" began to spread beyond Yorkshire, with records showing families bearing this surname in other parts of England. One notable figure from this period was Thomas Gaddist (1702-1782), a successful merchant and shipowner based in Liverpool.

In the 19th century, the surname "GADDIST" continued to be found across various regions of England, with some families also emigrating to other parts of the British Empire, including North America and Australia. One notable individual from this era was Elizabeth Gaddist (1821-1895), a renowned philanthropist and social reformer from London.

Other notable individuals with the surname "GADDIST" throughout history include:

1. William Gaddist (1775-1842), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Robert Gaddist (1839-1919), an English architect responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Manchester.
3. Mary Gaddist (1857-1932), a British educator and campaigner for women's rights.
4. John Gaddist (1885-1957), an Australian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives.
5. Henry Gaddist (1912-1998), an American writer and poet known for his work exploring themes of identity and belonging.

While the surname "GADDIST" may not be among the most common in modern times, its history and origins reflect the rich tapestry of English nomenclature, with roots stretching back several centuries and connections to various trades and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaddist

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

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

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