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 981
Agricultural Labourer 201
Labourer 80
Domestic Servant 63
Dress Maker 55
Carpenter 52
General Servant 42
Laundress 32
Nail Maker 31
Servant 30
Farm Labourer 28
Lace Maker 24
Blacksmith 24
Nailor 22
Shoe Maker 21
Nailer 20
Annuitant 18
Gardener 17
House Keeper 16
Wheelwright 16
Tailor 16
Nurse 16
Machinist 14
Farmer's Son 14
Fisherman 14

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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