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

Pollydore, 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 Pollydore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pollydore in America

Pollydore is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pollydore surname appeared 124 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 Pollydore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pollydore 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 Pollydore

The surname POLLYDORE is believed to have originated in England, with the earliest known references dating back to the late 16th century. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the Old English name "Polydore," which itself is derived from the Greek name "Polydorus," meaning "abundant gift."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname POLLYDORE can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a "John Pollydore" is listed as having been baptized in 1587. This suggests that the surname was already in use in this region of East Anglia by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the POLLYDORE surname appears to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing families of this name residing in counties such as Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire. One notable bearer of the name during this period was William POLLYDORE (c. 1620-1688), a merchant and landowner from Bristol who served as a magistrate and alderman in the city.

By the 18th century, the POLLYDORE surname had become well-established in various parts of Britain, with records indicating families of this name living in areas such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Warwickshire. One prominent individual from this era was John POLLYDORE (1723-1801), a renowned architect from London who designed several notable buildings, including the Radcliffe Observatory in Oxford.

Into the 19th century, the POLLYDORE name continued to be found across England, with some families also migrating to other parts of the British Isles and beyond. A notable figure from this time was Sir Charles POLLYDORE (1810-1887), a British diplomat and statesman who served as the Governor of New South Wales, Australia, from 1855 to 1861.

Another significant bearer of the POLLYDORE surname was Mary POLLYDORE (1845-1920), a pioneering British educator and suffragette who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and equal access to education. She founded the POLLYDORE School for Girls in London, which became a highly respected institution in its time.

As the centuries progressed, the POLLYDORE surname continued to be carried by individuals across various fields, from politics and academia to the arts and sciences. While it may not be among the most common surnames today, it remains a proud part of Britain's rich cultural heritage, tracing its roots back to the Old English and Greek linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pollydore

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

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

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