Partridge Surname
Approximately 35,486 people bear this surname
Partridge Surname Definition:
This surname was almost certainly given to someone who resembled Partridge (a bird from the pheasant family). It has been suggested that the surname may be derived from a partridge hunter, but given this name's popularity in both medieval and contemporary times, it is unlikely the surname would arise from such a specific and lowly origin.
Read More About This SurnamePartridge Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13,230 | 1:27,397 | 3,422 |
| England | 12,364 | 1:4,506 | 617 |
| Australia | 4,481 | 1:6,024 | 882 |
| Canada | 2,517 | 1:14,639 | 2,146 |
| New Zealand | 762 | 1:5,943 | 985 |
| Wales | 678 | 1:4,564 | 496 |
| South Africa | 402 | 1:134,770 | 15,652 |
| Scotland | 273 | 1:19,611 | 2,299 |
| France | 97 | 1:684,770 | 87,242 |
| Northern Ireland | 86 | 1:21,454 | 2,532 |
| Ireland | 71 | 1:66,323 | 4,252 |
| Spain | 50 | 1:935,041 | 35,950 |
| Germany | 44 | 1:1,829,670 | 103,431 |
| Thailand | 38 | 1:1,858,904 | 228,660 |
| Argentina | 34 | 1:1,257,159 | 73,489 |
| Zimbabwe | 31 | 1:498,008 | 41,116 |
| Isle of Man | 24 | 1:3,576 | 767 |
| Guernsey | 22 | 1:2,929 | 767 |
| Netherlands | 20 | 1:844,359 | 60,801 |
| Sweden | 20 | 1:492,338 | 35,486 |
| Switzerland | 19 | 1:432,259 | 31,718 |
| Cyprus | 16 | 1:55,305 | 5,325 |
| Jersey | 15 | 1:6,613 | 1,336 |
| India | 14 | 1:54,790,384 | 527,769 |
| Norfolk Island | 13 | 1:177 | 26 |
| Philippines | 12 | 1:8,436,519 | 202,133 |
| Brazil | 10 | 1:21,407,433 | 350,627 |
| Malaysia | 10 | 1:2,949,422 | 111,742 |
| Denmark | 8 | 1:705,589 | 39,626 |
| Norway | 8 | 1:642,786 | 47,258 |
| Malawi | 8 | 1:2,139,889 | 24,009 |
| China | 8 | 1:170,915,196 | 8,932 |
| Ecuador | 6 | 1:2,650,974 | 26,148 |
| Qatar | 6 | 1:393,000 | 55,922 |
| Japan | 5 | 1:25,568,859 | 50,629 |
| Mexico | 5 | 1:24,825,241 | 58,251 |
| Panama | 4 | 1:978,064 | 12,245 |
| Russia | 4 | 1:36,030,764 | 577,589 |
| New Caledonia | 4 | 1:69,056 | 6,678 |
| Fiji | 4 | 1:223,598 | 2,635 |
| Afghanistan | 4 | 1:8,038,296 | 30,874 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4 | 1:7,713,954 | 37,548 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 4 | 1:27,594 | 3,273 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1:3,832,215 | 117,288 |
| Czechia | 3 | 1:3,544,490 | 144,714 |
| Italy | 3 | 1:20,385,563 | 143,117 |
| Hong Kong | 3 | 1:2,445,161 | 9,595 |
| South Korea | 2 | 1:25,620,128 | 4,175 |
| Mozambique | 2 | 1:13,630,784 | 7,358 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1:4,581,136 | 93,443 |
| Georgia | 2 | 1:1,872,772 | 35,618 |
| Indonesia | 2 | 1:66,124,597 | 756,638 |
| Iceland | 1 | 1:380,090 | 11,096 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1:47,774,072 | 44,230 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 1:4,780,069 | 13,345 |
| Cayman Islands | 1 | 1:63,893 | 2,384 |
| Estonia | 1 | 1:1,321,804 | 40,178 |
| Albania | 1 | 1:2,914,055 | 29,474 |
| Algeria | 1 | 1:38,631,551 | 130,422 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Guatemala | 1 | 1:16,082,668 | 12,169 |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1:92,646,054 | 8,382 |
| Vanuatu | 1 | 1:263,276 | 2,086 |
| Honduras | 1 | 1:8,816,442 | 9,272 |
| Bahamas | 1 | 1:391,751 | 2,737 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Taiwan | 1 | 1:23,444,746 | 93,622 |
| Israel | 1 | 1:8,557,634 | 182,558 |
| Lebanon | 1 | 1:5,637,083 | 32,436 |
| Macau | 1 | 1:601,630 | 1,582 |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 1:2,101,472 | 31,546 |
| Bahrain | 1 | 1:1,348,608 | 10,432 |
| Malta | 1 | 1:430,272 | 3,380 |
| Moldova | 1 | 1:3,561,368 | 78,271 |
| Mongolia | 1 | 1:2,825,289 | 17,010 |
| Botswana | 1 | 1:2,186,929 | 30,250 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 102 | 1:43,430 | 3,870 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6,957 | 1:3,504 | 496 |
| Wales | 149 | 1:10,526 | 637 |
| Scotland | 29 | 1:129,076 | 5,773 |
| Isle of Man | 11 | 1:4,934 | 490 |
| Jersey | 10 | 1:5,188 | 903 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,137 | 1:16,009 | 2,039 |
Partridge (25) may also be a first name.
Partridge Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname was almost certainly given to someone who resembled Partridge (a bird from the pheasant family). It has been suggested that the surname may be derived from a partridge hunter, but given this name's popularity in both medieval and contemporary times, it is unlikely the surname would arise from such a specific and lowly origin. In medieval times the partridge was seen as cunning and deceitful, which I feel is the likely origin of the name. In English heraldry the partridge signifies cunning or guile. The bird was also repute to steal the eggs of other birds, engage in homosexual acts and be of a lusty nature. Partridge can be found in a large number of variations, some of which have probably become Patrick and vice versa.
This surname is derived from a nickname. 'the partridge.' Middle English partriche, pertriche. compare Nightingale, Wildgoose, Sparrow, &c. Also compare Aldridge for Aldrich.
Walter Purtrich, Cambridgeshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Gilbert Partrich, Oxfordshire, ibid.
Ancelm Partrich, c. 1300. Writs of Parliament.
Hugh Pertrich, Close Rolls, 3 Edward.
Adam Pertrich, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
Thomas le Partrich, Somerset, 1 Edward III: ibid. p. Ql.
Robertus Pertryk, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
1719. Married — Wharton Partridge and Joanna Roberts: St. Michael, Cornhill.
(Anglo-French-Latin-Greek) a nickname from the bird [Middle English partrich(e, pertrich(e, Old French pertris (mod. French perdrix), Latin perdix, Greek πέρδιξ, a partridge] (Teutonic) a palatal form of Partrick, q.v.
Corruption of Patrick.
(English) Dweller at the sign of the partridge; one with some characteristic of a partridge.
Possibly from the bird; but more likely from some locality terminating in-RIDGE. Partriche is, however, a H.R. surname.
From Pettridge; a location name in Kent.
Partridge: is not, as a surname, from a bird, but is a corruption of Patrick. The transitive form of the name is Partrick.
Partridge Demographics
Average Male Partridge Height
177.54 cm
Average Female Partridge Height
163.5 cm
Sample is predominantly from Anglosphere countries
Partridge Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Partridge Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Partridge occurs in The United States more than any other country/territory. It may occur in the variant forms:. Click here for further possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Partridge? popularity and diffusion
The last name Partridge is the 15,701st most widely held surname on earth, held by around 1 in 205,364 people. The last name is mostly found in The Americas, where 41 percent of Partridge live; 40 percent live in North America and 40 percent live in Anglo-North America. It is also the 2,136,160th most commonly held first name internationally It is held by 25 people.
The last name is most frequently used in The United States, where it is held by 13,230 people, or 1 in 27,397. In The United States it is most numerous in: California, where 10 percent live, Texas, where 7 percent live and Florida, where 6 percent live. Besides The United States this surname is found in 77 countries. It is also found in England, where 35 percent live and Australia, where 13 percent live.
Partridge Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Partridge has changed over time. In The United States the number of people who held the Partridge surname increased 422 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it increased 178 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Wales it increased 455 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Scotland it increased 941 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it decreased 30 percent between 1901 and 2014.
Partridge Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those holding the surname is principally Anglican (61%) in Ireland.
In The United States those bearing the Partridge surname are 12% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 58.77% being registered with the party.
The amount Partridge earn in different countries varies significantly. In Norway they earn 18.24% more than the national average, earning 409,195 kr per year; in South Africa they earn 30.81% more than the national average, earning R 310,848 per year; in United States they earn 2.47% more than the national average, earning $44,213 USD per year and in Canada they earn 5.53% more than the national average, earning $52,432 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parttridge | 95 | 15 | / |
| Partridger | 95 | 0 | / |
| Partrige | 94 | 34 | / |
| Partride | 94 | 5 | / |
| Portridge | 89 | 8 | / |
| Pertridge | 89 | 3 | / |
| Partridde | 89 | 1 | / |
| Partrisge | 89 | 0 | / |
| Partradge | 89 | 0 | / |
| Partredge | 89 | 0 | / |
| Partridgeová | 86 | 1 | / |
| Partrice | 82 | 4 | / |
| Partrage | 82 | 2 | / |
| Partrida | 82 | 1 | / |
| Portrige | 82 | 0 | / |
| Partrege | 82 | 0 | / |
| Partreage | 78 | 0 | / |
| Partryce | 71 | 1 | / |
| Portrice | 71 | 0 | / |
| Portriesi | 67 | 3 | / |
| Portreci | 59 | 8 | / |
| Portraje | 59 | 1 | / |
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