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

Peddy, 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 Peddy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peddy in America

Peddy is the 40261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peddy surname appeared 544 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 Peddy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peddy 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 Peddy

The surname Peddy has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pudduc," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have originally been a topographical descriptor for someone who lived near a stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Peddy surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record from 1273. In this document, the name appears as "Puddy," which is likely an early variation of the modern spelling.

During the 14th century, the surname Peddy began to spread across various regions of England, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was William Peddy, a merchant from Bristol who was mentioned in the city's records in 1387.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the Peddy surname. However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the formation of the name, such as Pudding Norton and Pudding Nook, both located in Norfolk.

Throughout the centuries, the Peddy surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Peddie, Pedie, and Pedy. One notable figure from the 16th century was John Pedy, a scholar and theologian born in Worcestershire in 1548. He authored several religious works and served as the rector of St. Michael's Church in Oxford.

In the 17th century, the Peddy family established a presence in the county of Yorkshire. Thomas Peddy, born in 1624, was a prominent landowner and magistrate in the village of Huddersfield. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

Another notable individual with the Peddy surname was Sir William Peddy (1779-1856), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was renowned for his bravery and tactical skills, and was awarded several honors for his service.

During the 19th century, the Peddy name gained recognition in the literary world with the author and poet Elizabeth Peddy (1823-1891). Her works, which often explored themes of nature and spirituality, gained widespread acclaim and contributed to the cultural landscape of Victorian England.

While the Peddy surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, through migration and immigration. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above demonstrate the rich heritage and significance of this surname in English history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peddy

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

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

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