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

Peddicord, 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 Peddicord surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peddicord in America

Peddicord is the 21034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peddicord surname appeared 1,250 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 Peddicord.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peddicord 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 Peddicord

The surname Peddicord has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pedd" meaning a small enclosed area or paddock, and "corde" meaning a cord or rope, likely referring to someone who lived near an enclosed area marked by a rope or cord.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Peddicord can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were cadastral surveys of land ownership in England. These rolls mention a William Peddicord from the county of Oxfordshire.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the name such as Peddicord, Peddicorde, and Peddycorde were common. The name was often associated with specific locations, as seen in references to places like "Peddicord's Field" or "Peddicord's Meadow" in various medieval land records.

In the 16th century, the Peddicord surname appeared in the parish records of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. One notable figure from this era was John Peddicord (1542-1612), a prosperous landowner and member of the local gentry.

During the English Civil War (1642-1651), a Captain Thomas Peddicord (1610-1678) served in the Parliamentarian army and was involved in several battles against the Royalist forces.

In the 18th century, the Peddicord surname spread to other parts of the British Isles, with records showing families of that name in Scotland and Ireland. One prominent individual from this period was Sir Robert Peddicord (1725-1802), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, England.

As the British Empire expanded, the Peddicord surname was carried to various colonies and territories around the world. In the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in Australia, with Samuel Peddicord (1819-1892) becoming a respected farmer and community leader in the colony of New South Wales.

Other notable individuals with the Peddicord surname include:

1. William Peddicord (1845-1928), an American inventor and engineer who patented several innovations in the field of textile machinery.
2. Elizabeth Peddicord (1870-1949), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the United States.
3. Sir Arthur Peddicord (1880-1962), a British diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries, including France and Spain.
4. Daniel Peddicord (1905-1986), an American author and journalist known for his works on rural life and the American West.
5. Margaret Peddicord (1921-2008), a renowned botanist and conservationist who played a crucial role in preserving endangered plant species in North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peddicord

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

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

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