How common is the Peddy surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Peddy in the United States.

Are there Peddy soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 43 soldiers with the Peddy surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Peddy means "A variant of Peddie, referring to a peddler or traveling merchant.". It is of Scottish origin.

Occupational

A variant of Peddie, referring to a peddler or traveling merchant.

A Scottish variant of Peddie, derived from the word for peddler or itinerant trader. The -y ending is a common Scottish diminutive or variant suffix.

Peddy is a Scottish variant of the occupational surname Peddie. The name reflects the Scottish tradition of itinerant trading and commerce.

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Scotland and Scottish diaspora communities in North America and Australia.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

43 soldiers with the Peddy surname found in Civil War records.

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