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
Living On Own Means 105
General Labourer 91
Scholar 78
General Servant Domestic 68
Cook Domestic 55
Dress Maker 50
Agricultural Labourer 37
Farmer 36
Domestic Servant 35
Housemaid Domestic 35
Carpenter 34
Laundress Wash 25
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer 25
Nail Maker 23
Blacksmith 21
House Maid Domestic 20
Tailoress 19
Chain Maker 19
Butcher 18
Draper Assistant 18
School 18
House Keeper 17
Nurse Domestic 16
Servant Domestic 16
Dressmaker 15

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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