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UK surname

Priddy

Derived from a place name meaning "farm belonging to Pridi," from an Old English personal name.

In the 1881 census there were 369 people recorded with the Priddy surname, ranking it #8,443 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 313, ranked #14,318, down from #8,443 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Monmouth and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Somerset, Portsmouth and Blaenau Gwent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Priddy is 387 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 15.2%.

1881 census count

369

Ranked #8,443

Modern count

313

2016, ranked #14,318

Peak year

1911

387 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Priddy had 369 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,443 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 313 in 2016, ranked #14,318.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 387 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Multicultural Inner Suburbs.

Priddy surname distribution map

The map shows where the Priddy surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Priddy surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Priddy over time

The 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 205 #10,223
1861 historical 245 #10,057
1881 historical 369 #8,443
1891 historical 294 #11,288
1901 historical 366 #10,099
1911 historical 387 #9,511
1997 modern 343 #12,349
1998 modern 332 #12,990
1999 modern 335 #12,993
2000 modern 338 #12,877
2001 modern 331 #12,869
2002 modern 340 #12,884
2003 modern 345 #12,549
2004 modern 350 #12,449
2005 modern 335 #12,795
2006 modern 321 #13,258
2007 modern 327 #13,229
2008 modern 341 #12,958
2009 modern 354 #12,858
2010 modern 356 #13,071
2011 modern 343 #13,277
2012 modern 316 #13,994
2013 modern 318 #14,160
2014 modern 334 #13,749
2015 modern 326 #13,898
2016 modern 313 #14,318

Geography

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Where Priddys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Monmouth, London parishes, Portsmouth, Portsea and St Matthew Bethnal Green. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to West Somerset, Portsmouth, Blaenau Gwent, Sutherland South and Dudley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
2 Monmouth Monmouthshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Portsmouth, Portsea Hampshire
5 St Matthew Bethnal Green London (East Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 West Somerset 001 West Somerset
2 Portsmouth 009 Portsmouth
3 Blaenau Gwent 001 Blaenau Gwent
4 Sutherland South Highland
5 Dudley 022 Dudley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Priddy

These lists show first names that appear often with the Priddy surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Priddy

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Priddy, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Baseline UK

Group

Multicultural Inner Suburbs

Nationally, the Priddy surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Multicultural Inner Suburbs, within Baseline UK. This does not mean every Priddy household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house many younger and middle-aged adults with children. All ethnic minorities, apart from those identifying as Pakistani or Bangladeshi, appear to be present in above average proportions. Affiliation to Christian religions is uncommon. Long-term disability rates are low, mirrored in limited provision of unpaid care. Privately rented terrace houses and flats are the norm. Managerial, professional and technical occupations are prevalent, and work is rarely part time. Many individuals have degree level qualifications. These areas form the inner suburbs of many of the UK’s towns and cities.

Wider pattern

This Supergroup exemplifies the broad base to the UK’s social structure, encompassing as it does the average or modal levels of many neighbourhood characteristics, including all housing tenures, a range of levels of educational attainment and religious affiliations, and a variety of pre-retirement age structures. Yet, in combination, these mixes are each distinctive of the parts of the UK. Overall, terraced houses and flats are the most prevalent, as is employment in intermediate or low-skilled occupations. However, this Supergroup is also characterised by above average levels of unemployment and lower levels of use of English as the main language. Many neighbourhoods occur in south London and the UK’s other major urban centres.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Priddy is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Priddy is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Priddy falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Priddy is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Priddy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Priddy

The surname Priddy is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "pridde," which means a small enclosure or croft. It is believed to have originated in the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire in the southwest of England.

The name Priddy is closely associated with the village of the same name in Somerset, which is located on the Mendip Hills. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Pridi." This suggests that the surname Priddy likely emerged from this place name during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Priddy can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset from 1230, where a John de Pridi is mentioned. This indicates that the name had already taken on a hereditary form by the 13th century.

In the 14th century, variations of the name such as "Priddy," "Pridy," and "Predy" started appearing in various records, reflecting the diverse spellings common during that era.

A notable individual with the surname Priddy was Sir John Priddy (c. 1615-1698), an English judge and Member of Parliament. He served as a Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of King Charles II.

Another noteworthy figure was William Priddy (1718-1776), an English watchmaker and inventor from Somerset. He is credited with the invention of the cylinder escapement, a significant advancement in watchmaking technology.

In the 19th century, the Priddy surname gained prominence with the birth of William Priddy (1817-1892), a British architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

The name Priddy also has a connection to the American continents, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in colonial times. One such individual was Thomas Priddy (c. 1640-1720), an early settler in Virginia who arrived in the late 17th century.

Another individual of note was Robert Priddy (1789-1865), a British-born American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives in the 1830s.

While the surname Priddy is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history rooted in the rural landscapes of southwestern England, and its bearers have made notable contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Priddy families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Priddy surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 68 Priddys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.84x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 68 1.84x
Worcestershire 44 9.11x
Gloucestershire 39 5.38x
Warwickshire 39 4.18x
Surrey 33 1.83x
Monmouthshire 20 7.48x
Herefordshire 19 12.53x
Somerset 14 2.35x
Hampshire 13 1.72x
Devon 11 1.43x
Essex 11 1.51x
Yorkshire 11 0.30x
Channel Islands 9 8.22x
Durham 8 0.73x
Glamorgan 8 1.24x
Lancashire 7 0.16x
Radnorshire 6 20.11x
Kent 4 0.32x
Lincolnshire 3 0.51x
Staffordshire 3 0.24x
Berkshire 2 0.72x
Leicestershire 2 0.49x
Cheshire 1 0.12x
Dorset 1 0.41x
Suffolk 1 0.22x
Sussex 1 0.16x
Wiltshire 1 0.31x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 19 Priddys recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.40x.

Place Total Index
Aston 19 7.40x
Birmingham 18 5.79x
Bethnal Green London 15 9.34x
Bitton Oldland 14 188.93x
Droitwich St Nicholas 13 726.26x
Kensington London 12 5.84x
West Ham 11 6.83x
Monmouth 10 141.04x
Portsea 10 6.73x
Chelsea London 9 8.08x
East Stonehouse 8 52.77x
Islington London 8 2.23x
St Helier 8 22.43x
Aberystruth 7 29.71x
Barrow In Furness 7 11.73x
Battersea 7 5.15x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 7 10.25x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 7 14.69x
Lambeth 7 2.17x
Newington 7 5.13x
Northfield 7 76.42x
West Dean 7 59.42x
Alvechurch 6 292.68x
Combe St Nicholas 6 416.67x
Old Radnor Evenjobb 6 1500.00x
Reigate Foreign 6 30.75x
Attercliffe Cum Darnall 5 14.65x
Claines 5 37.74x
Paull 5 724.64x
Shoreditch London 5 3.12x
Upton On Severn 5 158.23x
Cardiff St Mary 4 11.28x
Eaton Bishop 4 701.75x
Flaxley 4 245.40x
Kings Norton 4 9.24x
St Weonards 4 888.89x
Westminster St John 4 8.88x
Fareham 3 32.93x
Ganarew 3 1363.64x
High Littleton 3 306.12x
Llandaff 3 14.01x
Much Birch 3 447.76x
Peterstow 3 638.30x
St Botolph Aldgate 3 59.41x
Stamford St Mary 3 252.10x
Westbury On Severn East 3 18.30x
Wolverhampton 3 3.13x
Worcester St John 3 51.99x
Abergavenny 2 19.98x
Bromley London 2 2.46x
Bromsberrow 2 588.24x
Clewer 2 17.59x
Dartford 2 15.50x
Hinckley 2 20.58x
Kingston On Thames 2 4.62x
Poplar London 2 2.87x
Shadwell London 2 19.32x
Burnham 1 22.03x
Camberwell 1 0.42x
Coventry St Michael 1 3.34x
Croydon 1 1.00x
Drinkstone 1 169.49x
Edgbaston 1 3.46x
Exminster 1 36.10x
Farmborough 1 93.46x
Gate Fulford 1 11.70x
Harnhill 1 1111.11x
Hereford All Sts 1 14.39x
Llangua 1 1000.00x
Merthyr Tydfil 1 1.62x
Norwood 1 11.83x
Ross 1 16.58x
Southwark St George Martyr 1 1.34x
Staple Fitzpaine 1 416.67x
Stapleton 1 7.27x
Tooting Graveney 1 19.96x
Westminster St 1 7.34x
Wharton 1 22.52x
Wolborough 1 10.28x
Yatton 1 43.10x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Priddy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 19
Mary 16
Ann 10
Ellen 8
Emma 8
Sarah 8
Eliza 7
Emily 6
Margaret 6
Alice 5
Jane 5
Louisa 5
Harriet 4
Annie 3
Caroline 3
Charlotte 3
Eleanor 3
Florence 3
Frances 3
Hannah 3
Rose 3
Amelia 2
Anna 2
Clara 2
Edith 2
Ethel 2
Francis 2
Julia 2
Martha 2
Matilda 2
Ruth 2
Agnes 1
Amy 1
Betty 1
Catherine 1
Dorothy 1
Eliz. 1
Elizh.Lucy 1
Elizh.Mary 1
Ella 1
Esther 1
Eunice 1
Hanna 1
Hester 1
Honor 1
Isabella 1
Josepha 1
Kinniee 1
Laura 1
Z. 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Priddy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 26
George 17
James 14
John 12
Thomas 10
Edward 9
Joseph 9
Charles 8
Alfred 7
Richard 6
Robert 6
Henry 5
Frederick 4
Samuel 4
Walter 4
Albert 3
Arthur 3
Benjamin 3
Frank 3
Fredk. 3
Herbert 3
Harry 2
Abraham 1
Alfd. 1
E. 1
Earnest 1
Edgar 1
Ernest 1
F. 1
Francis 1
Fredrik 1
Fron 1
Geroge 1
Hugh 1
Hy. 1
Jacob 1
Lawrence 1
Lewis 1
Moses 1
Norman 1
Sam 1
Sidney 1
Thos.W. 1
Tom 1
Willoughby 1
Wm. 1

FAQ

Priddy surname: questions and answers

How common was the Priddy surname in 1881?

In 1881, 369 people were recorded with the Priddy surname. That placed it at #8,443 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Priddy surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 313 in 2016. That gives Priddy a modern rank of #14,318.

What does the Priddy surname mean?

Derived from a place name meaning "farm belonging to Pridi," from an Old English personal name.

What does the Priddy map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Priddy bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.