Explore the Family Name Pedlow
The meaning of Pedlow
1. English and Irish: nickname from Anglo-Norman French pie de leu ‘wolf’s foot’ (French pied de loup). Forms of the surname are found in England and Ireland with the preposition de, implying that it is a habitational name. However, no evidence has been found for such a placename, so such examples are probably scribal reinterpretations of the surname by analogy with English placenames ending in -low. 14th-century bearers of this surname apparently had estates in Ireland. The surname became frequent in Scotland in the 19th century, due to immigration from Ireland. 2. English: variant of Pedley.
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How common is the last name Pedlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pedlow saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pedlow ranked 98770th in popularity and had a count of 170 individuals with the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 114424th and the count decreased to 153, marking a change of -15.85 in ranking and -10.0 in count. The proportion of individuals named Pedlow per 100,000 also reduced from 0.06 to 0.05 during this period, indicating a decline of -16.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #114,424 | -15.85% |
| Count | 170 | 153 | -10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pedlow
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pedlow shows that it is predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.47% of individuals with the surname were identified as White, and this number increased to 99.35% by 2010. There were no counts of Pedlows who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 99.35% | 2.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |