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

Theodat, 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 Theodat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Theodat in America

Theodat is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Theodat surname appeared 147 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 Theodat.

The history of the last name Theodat

The surname THEODAT is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is derived from an Old English personal name, Theodhat, which was composed of the elements "theod" meaning "people" and "hat" meaning "hardy" or "brave." This name would have been given to a courageous individual who displayed bravery in defending their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the THEODAT surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholders and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Theodatus" in the records for Norfolk, suggesting that the family may have originated from this region.

During the 13th century, a notable individual with the name THEODAT was Sir William Theodat, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. He was born around 1220 and died in 1270 during the siege of Tunis.

In the 14th century, the THEODAT surname appeared in various records across England, with alternative spellings such as "Theodatt" and "Theodotte." One notable figure was John Theodat, a prominent merchant who lived in London during the reign of Edward III (1312-1377).

The THEODAT name continued to be found in various regions of England throughout the 15th and 16th centuries. During this time, the surname was also associated with several places, such as Theodat Manor in Dorset and Theodat Grange in Berkshire.

In the 17th century, a prominent individual with the THEODAT surname was Sir Richard Theodat (1620-1689), a Member of Parliament who served during the reign of Charles II. He was known for his staunch support of the monarchy and played a role in the Restoration of the Stuart monarchy in 1660.

Throughout history, the THEODAT surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, clergy, and tradesmen. The name has been carried on through generations, reflecting its enduring legacy and connection to the English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Theodat

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

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

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