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

Stidd, 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 Stidd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stidd in America

Stidd is the 42858th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stidd surname appeared 505 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 Stidd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stidd 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 Stidd

The surname STIDD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "stede," which referred to a place or location. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone who lived at a particular place or farm.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the STIDD surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name had already established itself in England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the STIDD surname was primarily concentrated in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire in northern England. It is likely that the name originated in one of these regions, where it may have been associated with a specific place or settlement.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named John STIDD was recorded as a landowner in the village of Stydd near Ribchester, Lancashire. This place name is believed to be derived from the same Old English root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and a specific location.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the STIDD surname have been observed, including STEDD, STIDDE, and STYDDE. These alternative spellings reflect the fluidity of surname spelling during the medieval and early modern periods, as well as regional variations in pronunciation and dialect.

Notable individuals with the STIDD surname throughout history include:

1. William STIDD (c. 1580-1650), an English merchant and colonist who settled in Virginia in the early 17th century.
2. Thomas STIDD (1669-1742), an English Quaker minister and writer who published several religious works.
3. Elizabeth STIDD (1708-1785), an American businesswoman and landowner in colonial Pennsylvania.
4. John STIDD (1820-1890), a British engineer and inventor who patented several improvements to steam engine technology.
5. Mary STIDD (1856-1928), an American educator and suffragist who advocated for women's rights and educational reform.

The STIDD surname has a rich history rooted in the English countryside, with its origins dating back to the medieval period and reflecting the importance of place and location in the development of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stidd

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

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

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