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

Peacemaker, 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 Peacemaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peacemaker in America

Peacemaker is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peacemaker surname appeared 173 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 Peacemaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peacemaker 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 Peacemaker

The surname "PEACEMAKER" is of English origin, emerging in the late 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English words "pees" and "maker", which translate to "peace" and "maker" respectively. This name was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who was considered a peacemaker or a mediator.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the parish records of Stratford-upon-Avon, where a John Peacemaker was mentioned in 1592. This suggests that the name was in use in Warwickshire during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, the name Peacemaker appeared in various court records and legal documents across England, indicating that it was a well-established surname by that time. Notable individuals bearing this name include Thomas Peacemaker, a merchant from Bristol who was involved in the transatlantic trade in the 1660s.

During the 18th century, the Peacemaker surname was found in various parts of England, with concentrations in Gloucestershire and Somerset. In 1742, a prominent individual named William Peacemaker served as the Mayor of Bristol.

As the British Empire expanded, the name Peacemaker also spread to other parts of the world. In 1798, a soldier named James Peacemaker was recorded as serving in the British Army during the Irish Rebellion.

By the 19th century, the Peacemaker surname had become firmly established in various regions of England and beyond. One notable figure was George Peacemaker (1822-1891), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.

Other individuals with the surname Peacemaker include Robert Peacemaker (1860-1932), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire, and Emily Peacemaker (1878-1958), a renowned author and poet from Yorkshire.

Throughout its history, the surname "PEACEMAKER" has been associated with individuals who have played a role in promoting peace, resolving conflicts, or acting as mediators. Its unique meaning and symbolism have made it a distinctive and memorable surname in the English-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peacemaker

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

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

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