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

Littledave, 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 Littledave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Littledave in America

Littledave is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Littledave surname appeared 112 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 Littledave.

The history of the last name Littledave

The surname LITTLEDAVE is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "lytel" meaning small or little, and "dæg" meaning day or servant. The name likely referred to a small or short person who worked as a servant or laborer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a "Lyteldaue" is listed as a landowner in the county of Dorset. This suggests that the name had become established as a surname by the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, variations in spelling were common, and the name appeared in various forms such as Liteldave, Lytteldave, and Lyteldavy. Place names also played a role in the development of surnames, and the village of Littledean in Gloucestershire may have contributed to the formation of the LITTLEDAVE surname.

Notable bearers of the name include Sir John LITTLEDAVE (c. 1310-1381), a knight from Warwickshire who fought in the Hundred Years' War. Another prominent figure was Richard LITTLEDAVE (1452-1518), a merchant and alderman in the City of London.

In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of England, with records showing a William LITTLEDAVE (c. 1535-1602) born in Yorkshire. During the 17th century, the LITTLEDAVE family established itself in the county of Wiltshire, where a Thomas LITTLEDAVE (1625-1689) served as a magistrate.

As the surname continued to evolve, it took on different spellings, including Littledavy, Litteldave, and Lyttledave. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Elizabeth LITTLEDAVE (1670-1738), a philanthropist from Oxfordshire who founded a school for poor children.

By the 18th century, the LITTLEDAVE name had spread throughout England, with families residing in various counties. Notable individuals from this time include John LITTLEDAVE (1712-1785), a successful merchant in Bristol, and Samuel LITTLEDAVE (1745-1821), a clergyman and author from Lincolnshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Littledave

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

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 Littledave 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.

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

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