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

Poad, 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 Poad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poad in America

Poad is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poad surname appeared 114 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 Poad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poad 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 Poad

The surname POAD is of English origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pæd," meaning "path" or "road." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who resided near a well-traveled path or roadway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the POAD surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, dating back to 1176. These rolls were administrative records maintained by the English government during the reign of King Henry II. The name is listed as "Willelmus de Pade," which may be an early spelling variation of POAD.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record of landholders in England, the name appears as "Robert de Pade" in the county of Oxfordshire. This indicates that the POAD surname had spread to different regions of the country by the 13th century.

During the 14th century, the POAD name appeared in various forms, including "Pode," "Poad," and "Poade." One notable individual from this time was John Poad, a merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, recorded in the city's archives in 1390.

In the 16th century, the POAD surname was found in several parish records across England. For example, in 1562, the baptism of Margery Poad was recorded in the parish of St. Mary's in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Another notable figure was William Poad, a clergyman who served as the Rector of Welton in Northamptonshire from 1588 until his death in 1621.

The 17th century saw the POAD name spread to different parts of the world through English exploration and colonization. One such individual was John Poad, a merchant and ship's captain who sailed to the American colonies in the 1630s. Records indicate that he settled in Virginia and played a role in the establishment of the Jamestown colony.

In the 18th century, the POAD surname was associated with several notable individuals. Thomas Poad (1701-1785) was a successful businessman and landowner in Gloucestershire, while Samuel Poad (1728-1798) was a prominent lawyer and judge in London.

As the centuries progressed, the POAD name continued to appear in various historical records, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poad

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

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

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