Petchey Surname
Approximately 780 people bear this surname
Petchey Surname Definition:
Doubtless the same as the baronial name Peche, latinized in charters De Peccato. That the latter was pronounced as a dissyllable, Peche, is shown by the painted glass in a window at Lullingstone, co. Kent, where the arms of Sir John Peche are surrounded by branches of a peach-tree, fructed, and each peach, to complete the rebus, is inscribed with the letter E-PEACHE-E.
Read More About This SurnamePetchey Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 673 | 1:82,791 | 9,141 |
| Australia | 37 | 1:729,614 | 48,196 |
| United States | 26 | 1:13,940,728 | 505,428 |
| Scotland | 20 | 1:267,691 | 12,985 |
| New Zealand | 8 | 1:566,040 | 34,598 |
| Wales | 5 | 1:618,906 | 25,852 |
| Canada | 3 | 1:12,281,864 | 364,614 |
| France | 2 | 1:33,211,361 | 423,184 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1:1,845,036 | 20,648 |
| Germany | 1 | 1:80,505,459 | 560,955 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1:54,177,704 | 343,732 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 296 | 1:82,349 | 8,789 |
Petchey Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Doubtless the same as the baronial name Peche, latinized in charters De Peccato. That the latter was pronounced as a dissyllable, Peche, is shown by the painted glass in a window at Lullingstone, co. Kent, where the arms of Sir John Peche are surrounded by branches of a peach-tree, fructed, and each peach, to complete the rebus, is inscribed with the letter E-PEACHE-E. See Stothard's Monumental Effigies. The modern arms of Peachey are evidently derived from those of Peche.
The Peacheys belong to a notable family, to which Baron Selsey belonged, that held considerable estates in North Bersted and West Dean as far back as the early part of the 17th century (D.).
Petchey Demographics
Average Petchey Salary in
United States
$37,125 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Petchey Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Petchey Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Petchey is carried by more people in England than any other country/territory. It can be rendered as a variant:. For other potential spellings of Petchey click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Petchey? popularity and diffusion
The surname Petchey is the 439,223rd most commonly used family name throughout the world It is held by approximately 1 in 9,343,008 people. The last name occurs predominantly in Europe, where 90 percent of Petchey are found; 90 percent are found in Northern Europe and 90 percent are found in British Isles.
It is most widespread in England, where it is borne by 673 people, or 1 in 82,791. In England it is mostly found in: Essex, where 25 percent live, Greater London, where 13 percent live and Hertfordshire, where 7 percent live. Besides England it exists in 12 countries. It is also found in Australia, where 5 percent live and The United States, where 3 percent live.
Petchey Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Petchey has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Petchey last name increased 227 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Petchey Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Petchey are 46.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 100% being registered with the party.
Petchey earn somewhat less than the average income. In United States they earn 13.96% less than the national average, earning $37,125 USD per year.
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