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

Peachy, 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 Peachy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peachy in America

Peachy is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peachy surname appeared 196 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 Peachy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peachy 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 Peachy

The surname "PEACHY" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "peac" or "pēac," meaning "peach." These words were often used as nicknames for individuals with a rosy complexion or those associated with the cultivation of peach trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "PEACHY" can be traced back to the 13th century in various parts of England, particularly in counties such as Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire. It is possible that the name may have been influenced by the presence of peach orchards or peach-related trades in these regions.

In the 14th century, the name "PEACHY" appeared in the Hundred Rolls, a series of administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This suggests that the surname had already gained recognition and was in use by that time.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas PEACHY (c. 1495-1567), a member of the English gentry and a prominent figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He held various positions, including High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Another individual of historical significance was John PEACHY (1607-1661), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Chigwell in Essex. He is known for his work "The Church's Duty and Interest," published in 1646.

In the late 17th century, Sir Henry PEACHY (1646-1701) was a prominent English politician and landowner. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of St Albans and played a role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

The surname "PEACHY" also has a connection to place names. For instance, Peachey in Oxfordshire is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "peac" and "eg," meaning "peach island" or "peach water meadow."

Another notable figure was William PEACHY (1585-1667), an English colonist who settled in Virginia in the early 17th century. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and was involved in the establishment of the colony's legal system.

While the surname "PEACHY" may have originated from a nickname or association with peach cultivation, it has evolved into a distinguished surname with a long history in England and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peachy

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

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

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