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

Priode, 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 Priode surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Priode in America

Priode is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Priode surname appeared 104 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 Priode.

The history of the last name Priode

The surname PRIODE is of French origin, with its roots dating back to the early Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French word "priode," which means "period" or "duration." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive moniker, perhaps to someone who was known for their patience or endurance.

The earliest recorded instances of the PRIODE surname can be traced back to the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. Some historical records indicate that the name appeared in various medieval documents, such as parish registers and tax rolls, from the 12th century onward.

One notable example of the PRIODE name in historical records is found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen," a register of the citizens of Rouen, dating back to the 13th century. A certain Jehan PRIODE is mentioned as a resident of the city in the year 1268.

In the 14th century, a knight named Guilleaume PRIODE is recorded as having fought alongside King Edward III of England during the Hundred Years' War. His bravery and loyalty were recognized, and he was granted lands in the Normandy region.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure bearing the PRIODE name was Philippe PRIODE, a renowned scholar and philosopher born in Rennes, Brittany, in 1542. He wrote several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.

Another notable PRIODE was Marie PRIODE, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her patronage of the arts, supporting numerous artists and writers during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, a French explorer named Jacques PRIODE embarked on several expeditions to the Caribbean and South America. His detailed accounts of the cultures and landscapes he encountered during his travels were published and widely read throughout Europe.

Over the centuries, the PRIODE surname has spread beyond France to other parts of Europe and the world, carried by those who emigrated or were descendants of French ancestors. However, its roots and earliest historical records remain firmly grounded in the northern regions of France, where the name first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Priode

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

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 Priode 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.

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

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