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

Gade, 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 Gade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gade in America

Gade is the 19803rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gade surname appeared 1,358 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 Gade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gade 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 Gade

The surname GADE has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon era in England, deriving from the Old English word "gad" or "gadd," meaning "spike" or "goad." It was likely an occupational surname given to individuals who worked with goads, sharp sticks used to prod livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GADE surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Gada" in the county of Wiltshire. This suggests that the name had already established itself in England by the late 11th century.

During the medieval period, the GADE surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, and Devon in the southwest of England. This region was known for its agricultural traditions, which may have contributed to the prevalence of the occupational surname in these areas.

In the 13th century, variations of the GADE surname began to appear in historical records, such as "Gade," "Gadde," and "Gaddye." These different spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time and the lack of standardized spelling during the Middle Ages.

One notable individual bearing the GADE surname was Sir John Gade (c. 1400-1472), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Somerset during the Wars of the Roses. He played a significant role in the conflict, initially supporting the Lancastrian cause before switching allegiance to the Yorkists.

Another individual of note was William Gade (c. 1535-1617), an English mathematician and astrologer who served as a tutor to the children of Queen Elizabeth I. He published several works on mathematics and astrology during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, the GADE surname made its way across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One early bearer of the name was John Gade (c. 1620-1690), who settled in Massachusetts and became a prominent landowner and farmer in the town of Ipswich.

During the 19th century, the GADE surname was also found in parts of Europe, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia. One notable figure from this era was Niels Gade (1817-1890), a Danish composer and violinist who played a significant role in the development of Danish romantic music.

Another individual of note was Sir Frederick Gade (1832-1908), a British engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of telephone technology. He was knighted for his services to the field of telecommunications in 1902.

Throughout its history, the GADE surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, farmers, mathematicians, composers, engineers, and inventors. While its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era in England, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse histories and experiences of those who have carried it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gade

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

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

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