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

Wedo, 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 Wedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Wedo in America

Wedo is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Wedo surname appeared 120 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 Wedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Wedo 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 Wedo

The surname WEDO originated in England during the late medieval period, likely emerging from the Old English word "wede" or "wæde," which referred to clothing or garments. This surname may have initially been an occupational name for a weaver or a person involved in the textile trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the WEDO surname can be found in the Feet of Fines records for Essex, England, dated 1278, which mention a Richard Wedo. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also reference a John Wede in Buckinghamshire.

In the 14th century, the WEDO surname appeared in various forms, such as Wede, Wedow, and Wydowe, reflecting the fluidity of spelling during that era. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 for Worcestershire list a William Wedowe, while the Poll Tax returns of 1379 for Yorkshire include a John Wedow.

During the 15th century, the WEDO surname continued to be documented in various records across England. The Subsidy Rolls of 1428 for Buckinghamshire mention a John Wedo, and the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1524 for Somerset list a Thomas Wedo.

One notable individual with the WEDO surname was Sir John Wedo (c. 1450 - 1520), a member of the Grocers' Company in London and an alderman of the City of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1512.

Another prominent figure was Richard Wedo (1550 - 1618), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Ipswich, Suffolk. He was a benefactor of Pembroke College, Cambridge, and endowed scholarships and fellowships there.

The WEDO surname was also found in various place names throughout England, such as Wedosbury (now Wednesbury) in Staffordshire, and Wedomorecroft (now Wedmore) in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the evolution and variations of the surname over time.

Other notable individuals with the WEDO surname include:

1. William Wedo (1610 - 1685), a English clergyman and author from Lincolnshire.
2. Thomas Wedo (1670 - 1745), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol, known for his philanthropic efforts.
3. Elizabeth Wedo (1725 - 1798), a prominent Quaker minister and writer from Gloucestershire.
4. John Wedo (1780 - 1855), a successful industrialist and manufacturer from Yorkshire, known for his innovative textile machinery.
5. Mary Wedo (1845 - 1920), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Wedo

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Wedo, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!