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

Randy, 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 Randy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Randy in America

Randy is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Randy surname appeared 150 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 Randy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Randy 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 Randy

The surname RANDY is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "rand," meaning "border" or "boundary." It is believed to have emerged in the 12th or 13th century, initially used to identify individuals who lived near a border or on the outskirts of a town or village.

One of the earliest documented references to the name RANDY can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1198, where a person named Randulf de Rande is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

During the medieval period, the name RANDY was often associated with landowners or individuals who held property near a boundary or border. Some historical records indicate that the name was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire, areas known for their extensive borderlands.

The earliest known bearer of the surname RANDY was Sir John Randy, a knight who lived in the early 14th century. He is mentioned in the Calendars of Patent Rolls from 1327, where he is referred to as "John Randy of Gloucestershire."

Another notable individual with the surname RANDY was William Randy, a wealthy merchant who lived in Bristol during the 15th century. Records show that he was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the city.

In the 16th century, the surname RANDY appears in the parish records of Staunton, Gloucestershire, where a family with this name resided for several generations. One of the most prominent members was Thomas Randy, who served as a churchwarden in the late 1500s.

During the 17th century, the name RANDY was found in various parts of England, including Worcestershire, where a family with this surname owned land near the village of Eastham. One notable member was John Randy, who was born in 1675 and served as a local magistrate.

In the 18th century, the RANDY surname gained prominence in the county of Herefordshire, where a family with this name owned a substantial estate near the town of Leominster. One of the most renowned members was Sir William Randy, born in 1742, who was a noted philanthropist and supported several charitable causes in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname RANDY has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, merchants, and civil servants. While the name has undergone some minor spelling variations over the centuries, such as Randie, Randye, and Randee, the core meaning and origin have remained unchanged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Randy

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

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

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