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

Lyde, 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 Lyde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lyde in America

Lyde is the 29661st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lyde surname appeared 794 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 Lyde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lyde 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 Lyde

The surname LYDE is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "hlyde," which means "loud" or "noisy." This surname was likely bestowed upon an individual who possessed a boisterous or loud demeanor.

During the Middle Ages, the LYDE surname was predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Dorset, Somerset, and Devon. Records from the 13th century indicate the presence of individuals bearing this name in these areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LYDE surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset from 1230, where a certain William Lyde is mentioned. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 list a John Lyde as a resident of the village of Lyde in Dorset.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the LYDE surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have contributed to the development of this surname, such as Lyde in Dorset and Lyde Marsh in Somerset.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the LYDE surname. One such figure was Sir Thomas Lyde (c. 1585-1637), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Taunton in Somerset during the reign of King Charles I.

Another prominent LYDE was Ezekiel Lyde (1671-1736), a wealthy English merchant and banker from Taunton, Somerset. He amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures and was a benefactor to various charitable causes.

In the realm of literature, Nathaniel Lyde (c. 1683-1753) was an English poet and playwright. He is best known for his satirical works and his involvement in the literary circles of London during the early 18th century.

The LYDE surname also found its way to the American colonies. One noteworthy individual was James Lyde (1739-1808), a merchant and patriot from Virginia who served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and supported the American Revolution.

Lastly, Sir Maxwell Lyte (1876-1936), an English historian and archivist, made significant contributions to the study of medieval English history. He served as the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records in England and authored several works on historical manuscripts and records.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diversity of individuals who have carried the LYDE surname throughout the centuries, spanning various professions and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lyde

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

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

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