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

Gadison, 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 Gadison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gadison in America

Gadison is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gadison surname appeared 451 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 Gadison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gadison 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 Gadison

The surname Gadison is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old English words 'gad' meaning 'goad' or 'stick' and 'son', indicating that it was an occupational surname for someone who worked with a goad or stick, possibly a herder or farmer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which lists a John Gadison residing in the village of Evesham. The Gadison family is believed to have been concentrated in the West Midlands region of England during this time.

Another early reference to the name appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from 1379, which mentions a William Gadison who was involved in a land dispute. This suggests that the family had spread to other parts of northern England by the late 14th century.

The surname Gadison has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Gaddeson in Hertfordshire and Gaddeson Lane in Buckinghamshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

One notable individual with the surname Gadison was Sir Richard Gadison (1540-1612), a Member of Parliament and landowner from Staffordshire. He played a role in the English Civil War, supporting the Parliamentarian cause against King Charles I.

Another significant figure was John Gadison (1678-1754), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Bristol. He was involved in the lucrative transatlantic trade and amassed considerable wealth during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Samuel Gadison (1720-1789) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor from London. He is credited with several innovations in the design and construction of timepieces, contributing to the advancement of horology.

During the Victorian era, Emily Gadison (1832-1901) was a respected author and poet. She published several collections of poetry and novels that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In the early 20th century, George Gadison (1885-1963) was a pioneering aviator and aircraft designer. He played a crucial role in the development of early aircraft technology and is remembered for his contributions to the field of aviation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gadison

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

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

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