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

Sheedy, 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 Sheedy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sheedy in America

Sheedy is the 12132nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sheedy surname appeared 2,568 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sheedy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sheedy 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 Sheedy

The surname Sheedy is of Irish origin, with its roots traceable to the Gaelic Ó Séadaighe clan. This name is believed to have originated in County Cavan, Ireland, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Irish word "séadach," which means "prosperous" or "wealthy."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sheedy can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In the year 1266, a man named Conchobhar Ó Séadaighe is mentioned as a prominent figure in County Cavan.

The Sheedy name is also linked to various place names in Ireland, such as Sheedyville, a small village in County Longford. Additionally, variations in the spelling of the name, such as Sheedey, Sheedi, and Sheady, have been documented throughout history.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Sheedy surname, one can mention James Sheedy (1824-1889), an Irish-born Australian Catholic priest and educator who played a significant role in the establishment of Catholic education in Victoria, Australia.

Another notable figure is Thomas Sheedy (1857-1934), an Irish-American journalist and politician who served as the 83rd Mayor of New York City from 1917 to 1918.

In the realm of literature, Austin Sheedy (1914-1986) was an Irish poet and writer known for his contributions to the Irish literary scene in the mid-20th century.

The name Sheedy also gained prominence in the field of sports. John Sheedy (1897-1971) was an Australian rules football player and coach who had a successful career with the Fitzroy Football Club in the early 20th century.

Another noteworthy individual is Brendan Sheedy (born 1948), an Australian rules football coach and former player who has been involved with several clubs, including the Essendon Bombers and the Sydney Swans.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Sheedy surname throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sheedy

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

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

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