How common is the Dade surname?

There are approximately 5,600 people with the surname Dade in the United States.

Are there Dade soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 75 soldiers with the Dade surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Dade mean?

The surname Dade means "Possibly derived from a place name or an Old English personal name.". It is of English/Germanic origin.

Other

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or an Old English personal name.

Etymology

May derive from Old English 'dæd' (deed) or be a shortened form of a longer surname. The surname appears in English records from the medieval period onward.

About the Dade Surname

A short English surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or personal name. The name gained prominence through Dade County, Florida, named after a 19th-century military officer.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,600 bearers in the United States #1,634 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and the United States, with notable concentration in Florida (Dade County).

Dade Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Dade Surname

Gen. Dade

General

Quick Facts

Origin: English/Germanic
Classification: Other
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 5,600

War Records

75 soldiers with the Dade surname found in Civil War records.

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