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

Peed, 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 Peed surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peed in America

Peed is the 17040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peed surname appeared 1,667 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Peed.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peed 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 Peed

The surname Peed has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pede," which referred to a small pathway or footpath.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name Peed can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in the village of Wootton, Lincolnshire. These records mention a John Peed, born in 1589, who worked as a farmer in the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Peed spread to other parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. In the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1674, there are entries for several Peed families residing in the village of Walesby, Nottinghamshire.

The Peed name has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Peedhill in Derbyshire and Peedfields in Yorkshire. These place names likely originated from the Old English word "pede," suggesting that the Peed surname may have originated from individuals who lived near or worked on such pathways or footpaths.

Notable individuals with the surname Peed throughout history include William Peed (1720-1798), a renowned clockmaker from Yorkshire, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the local gentry. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Peed (1780-1856), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Nottinghamshire.

In the 19th century, the Peed family gained prominence in the literary world with the acclaimed writer and poet, George Peed (1842-1912). His poetic works, which often celebrated the rural landscapes of his native Yorkshire, earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim during his lifetime.

Another significant individual bearing the Peed name was Sir Henry Peed (1865-1941), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Boer War and World War I. He was awarded several honors, including the Distinguished Service Order, for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

One of the more recent notable figures with the Peed surname was Dr. Alice Peed (1920-2005), a renowned medical researcher who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of infectious diseases. Her work helped develop life-saving treatments and vaccines, earning her numerous accolades from the scientific community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peed

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

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

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