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

Polendey, 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 Polendey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polendey in America

Polendey is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polendey surname appeared 137 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 Polendey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polendey 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 Polendey

The surname POLENDEY has its origins in medieval England, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have originated in the village of Polendine, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The name likely derives from the Old English words "pol" meaning "pool" or "stream" and "denu" meaning "valley," indicating a geographic location near a stream or pool in a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1268, where a Robert de Polendene is mentioned as a landowner. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1275 list a John de Polendene as a resident of the village of Polendine.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various spellings, such as Polendyne, Polendine, and Polenden, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common during that period. A notable example is William de Polendyne, who served as a member of the Parliament of England in 1322.

The POLENDEY surname can be traced back to several prominent individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Sir John Polendey, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. Another notable figure was Richard Polendey (1540-1615), a successful merchant and landowner in the county of Essex.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname spread to other regions of England, with records showing POLENDEY families in counties like Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and Norfolk. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Polendey (1612-1678), a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects.

In the 18th century, the POLENDEY surname gained prominence with the rise of William Polendey (1732-1802), a respected lawyer and magistrate in London. His son, James Polendey (1765-1838), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent barrister and judge.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Polendey (1789-1867), a philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the conditions of the poor and advocating for women's rights.

Throughout its history, the POLENDEY surname has been associated with various occupations, from landowners and merchants to lawyers, scholars, and public servants. While the name may have originated in a small village in Yorkshire, it has left an indelible mark on the historical tapestry of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polendey

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

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

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