UK surname
A surname derived from a nickname referring to someone with a fresh, rosy complexion.
In the 1881 census there were 223 people recorded with the Peachy surname, ranking it #11,998 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 33, ranked #35,829, down from #11,998 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Wood Ditton. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Peachy is 233 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 85.2%.
1881 census count
223
Ranked #11,998
Modern count
33
2016, ranked #35,829
Peak year
1901
233 bearers
Map years
5
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Peachy surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Peachy surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 166 | #11,986 |
| 1861 | historical | 172 | #13,619 |
| 1881 | historical | 223 | #11,998 |
| 1891 | historical | 213 | #14,269 |
| 1901 | historical | 233 | #13,740 |
| 1911 | historical | 70 | #25,853 |
| 1997 | modern | 44 | #33,275 |
| 1998 | modern | 39 | #33,967 |
| 1999 | modern | 49 | #33,130 |
| 2000 | modern | 33 | #34,607 |
| 2001 | modern | 30 | #34,753 |
| 2002 | modern | 25 | #35,428 |
| 2003 | modern | 24 | #35,552 |
| 2004 | modern | 21 | #35,969 |
| 2005 | modern | 15 | #36,621 |
| 2006 | modern | 18 | #36,412 |
| 2007 | modern | 17 | #36,628 |
| 2008 | modern | 22 | #36,281 |
| 2009 | modern | 26 | #36,111 |
| 2010 | modern | 27 | #36,153 |
| 2011 | modern | 30 | #35,949 |
| 2012 | modern | 24 | #36,288 |
| 2013 | modern | 35 | #35,697 |
| 2014 | modern | 34 | #35,784 |
| 2015 | modern | 35 | #35,702 |
| 2016 | modern | 33 | #35,829 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Wood Ditton and Alvescott. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Wood Ditton | Cambridgeshire |
| 5 | Alvescott | Oxfordshire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Peachy surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Peachy, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Peachy surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Peachy household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Peachy is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Peachy is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Peachy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "PEACHY" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "peac" or "pēac," meaning "peach." These words were often used as nicknames for individuals with a rosy complexion or those associated with the cultivation of peach trees.
The earliest recorded instances of the name "PEACHY" can be traced back to the 13th century in various parts of England, particularly in counties such as Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire. It is possible that the name may have been influenced by the presence of peach orchards or peach-related trades in these regions.
In the 14th century, the name "PEACHY" appeared in the Hundred Rolls, a series of administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. This suggests that the surname had already gained recognition and was in use by that time.
One notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas PEACHY (c. 1495-1567), a member of the English gentry and a prominent figure during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He held various positions, including High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Another individual of historical significance was John PEACHY (1607-1661), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Chigwell in Essex. He is known for his work "The Church's Duty and Interest," published in 1646.
In the late 17th century, Sir Henry PEACHY (1646-1701) was a prominent English politician and landowner. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of St Albans and played a role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
The surname "PEACHY" also has a connection to place names. For instance, Peachey in Oxfordshire is believed to have derived its name from the Old English words "peac" and "eg," meaning "peach island" or "peach water meadow."
Another notable figure was William PEACHY (1585-1667), an English colonist who settled in Virginia in the early 17th century. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses and was involved in the establishment of the colony's legal system.
While the surname "PEACHY" may have originated from a nickname or association with peach cultivation, it has evolved into a distinguished surname with a long history in England and its former colonies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Peachy surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 34 Peachys recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.22x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Surrey | 34 | 3.22x |
| Cambridgeshire | 27 | 19.69x |
| Middlesex | 27 | 1.25x |
| Sussex | 23 | 6.30x |
| Kent | 17 | 2.30x |
| Suffolk | 13 | 4.93x |
| Derbyshire | 10 | 2.95x |
| Devon | 10 | 2.22x |
| Yorkshire | 9 | 0.42x |
| Essex | 7 | 1.64x |
| Warwickshire | 7 | 1.28x |
| Gloucestershire | 6 | 1.41x |
| Lancashire | 6 | 0.23x |
| Glamorgan | 4 | 1.06x |
| Leicestershire | 4 | 1.67x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 0.68x |
| Norfolk | 3 | 0.90x |
| Oxfordshire | 3 | 2.24x |
| Carmarthenshire | 2 | 2.19x |
| Huntingdonshire | 2 | 4.65x |
| Hertfordshire | 1 | 0.67x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.29x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 0.64x |
| Wiltshire | 1 | 0.52x |
| Worcestershire | 1 | 0.35x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wood Ditton in Cambridgeshire leads with 20 Peachys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1739.13x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Peachy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Mary | 14 |
| Elizabeth | 10 |
| Emily | 7 |
| Alice | 5 |
| Eliza | 5 |
| Ann | 4 |
| Edith | 4 |
| Emma | 4 |
| Hannah | 4 |
| Harriet | 3 |
| Jane | 3 |
| Susan | 3 |
| Ada | 2 |
| Adeline | 2 |
| Agnes | 2 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Bertha | 2 |
| Constance | 2 |
| Fanny | 2 |
| Kate | 2 |
| Margaret | 2 |
| Maria | 2 |
| Sarah | 2 |
| Amelia | 1 |
| Charlotte | 1 |
| Christina | 1 |
| Clara | 1 |
| Emmie | 1 |
| Enasara | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Flourence | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Georgina | 1 |
| Jessinine | 1 |
| Julia | 1 |
| Lavinia | 1 |
| Lina | 1 |
| Lottie | 1 |
| Lucy | 1 |
| Lydia | 1 |
| M. | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Margery | 1 |
| Matilda | 1 |
| Maude | 1 |
| Melenia | 1 |
| Muriel | 1 |
| Olive | 1 |
| Pleasance | 1 |
| Tabitha | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Peachy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 10 |
| William | 9 |
| James | 8 |
| Charles | 7 |
| Frederick | 7 |
| George | 7 |
| Thomas | 6 |
| Edward | 4 |
| Henry | 4 |
| Walter | 4 |
| Herbert | 3 |
| Albert | 2 |
| Alfred | 2 |
| Arthur | 2 |
| Joseph | 2 |
| Richard | 2 |
| Robert | 2 |
| Samuel | 2 |
| Allan | 1 |
| Ambrose | 1 |
| Ebenezer | 1 |
| Edwin | 1 |
| Ernest | 1 |
| Fredc. | 1 |
| Fredek. | 1 |
| Fredk.G. | 1 |
| Fredk.W. | 1 |
| Fredrk. | 1 |
| Goy | 1 |
| Josiah | 1 |
| Philip | 1 |
| Rebun | 1 |
| Stanley | 1 |
| Stephen | 1 |
| Sydney | 1 |
| Wm.A. | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Peachy households.
FAQ
In 1881, 223 people were recorded with the Peachy surname. That placed it at #11,998 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 33 in 2016. That gives Peachy a modern rank of #35,829.
A surname derived from a nickname referring to someone with a fresh, rosy complexion.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Peachy bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.