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

Wady, 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 Wady surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wady in America

Wady is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wady surname appeared 101 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 Wady.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wady 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 Wady

The surname "WADY" is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "wæd," meaning "a ford" or "a shallow part of a river where it can be crossed on foot." This suggests that the name may have been borne by individuals who lived near a ford or river crossing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Wada" and "Wade." The Domesday Book was a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 13th century, the surname began appearing in various forms, such as "Wady," "Wadye," and "Waddye." These variations likely arose from regional dialects and the evolution of spellings over time.

Notable individuals with the surname "WADY" throughout history include Sir John Wady (c. 1450-1520), a prominent English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. Another noteworthy figure was Richard Wady (1605-1663), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of Christ's College, Cambridge.

In the 17th century, the name appears in connection with several place names, such as Wady Field in Hertfordshire and Wady Bank in Yorkshire. These place names suggest that the surname may have been derived from specific locations where families bearing the name resided.

Other individuals of historical significance with the surname "WADY" include William Wady (1800-1875), an English architect known for his work on churches and public buildings in the Gothic Revival style, and John Wady (1831-1904), a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for South Norfolk.

It is worth noting that the surname "WADY" has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including "Waddy," "Waddie," and "Wadey." These variations reflect the fluidity of surname spellings in earlier times, often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wady

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

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

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