Partridge Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Partridge Name Meaning: This name is from middle English pertriche 'partridge',occupational for a 'hunter' of the bird. Possibly a nickname for someone with a 'fancied' resemblance.

The name is of English origin.The first recorded spelling is that of 'Ailward Pertriz',dated 1176.The surname has developed over the centuries leading to this of many interesting variants.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Partridge Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Partridge family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 565
Agricultural Labourer 224
House Servant 76
Labourer 63
Dress Maker 57
Farm Labourer 53
At Home 49
Servant 38
Nail Maker 35
Carpenter 33
Nailor 33
Errand Boy 26
Shoe Maker 26
Lace Maker 25
Laundress 25
Annuitant 24
General Servant 20
House Keeper 18
Blacksmith 18
Gardener 18
Nailer 18
Fisherman 16
Nurse 14
Scholar At Home 14
Pauper 13

Partridge Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Partridge 100% 51,708
2 Portridge 89% 442
3 Partrige 89% 187
4 Pertridge 89% 110

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