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

Made, 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 Made surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Made in America

Made is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Made surname appeared 267 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 Made.

We can also compare 2010 data for Made 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 Made

The surname Made is believed to have originated in England, likely during the Anglo-Saxon period or shortly after the Norman Conquest. It is thought to derive from the Old English word "mæd," meaning meadow or grassland. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Godric Made is listed as a landowner in Gloucestershire. This suggests that the surname was already in use by the late 11th century.

Over the centuries, the name has appeared in various spellings, including Made, Maide, Mayde, and Mead. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname Made was Roger Made, who served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1247. Records from this period also mention a John Made who was a landowner in Somerset in the late 1200s.

During the 14th century, a William Made is recorded as a member of the Guild of Weavers in London. This suggests that individuals with this surname were involved in various trades and professions.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Edward Made lived in Warwickshire. He was a wealthy landowner and served as a justice of the peace in the county.

Another notable figure from the 17th century was Richard Made, a successful merchant who lived in London and was involved in the East India trade.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Made continued to be found throughout various regions of England, with individuals bearing this name involved in diverse occupations and social standings.

It is worth noting that some variations of the surname, such as Mead or Meadows, may have derived from different origins or evolved separately, although they likely share a common connection to the concept of grasslands or meadows.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Made

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

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

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