Archdeacon is used as a family name or surname in Ireland, England. It is 10 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Archdeacon
No. of characters: 10
Origin: Ireland, England
Meaning:

A form of Arcedeckne. See Archdeacon - An eminent Cornish family in the XIV. century wrote themselves Archdekne. The cognate name Archidiacre occurs in France, from which country the English family would appear to have migrated, since three cheverons form the main feature of the arms of both families, as well as of another English family named Archidecknie.

The lastname Archdeacon is an adaptation of Cody. The helper or assistant; the son of Od or Otho meaning "wealthy"; grandson of Cuidightheach meaning "helper".

An eminent Cornish family in the XIV. century wrote themselves Archdekne. The cognate name Archidiacre occurs in France, from which country the English family would appear to have migrated, since three cheverons form the main feature of the arms of both families, as well as of another English family named Archidecknie.

How popular is Archdeacon?

Archdeacon is common in United States.

Archdeacon is ranked 534405 on our list.

Despite the fact that the number of Archdeacon bearers increased by 3.63 per cent in 2010 US census to 257 since 2000, the surname slipped by 2164 spots and ranked at 75069. The last name was found in merely 9 per ten million population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race 2010 2000
White 96.89 97.98
Archdeacon is an uncommon family name, few people in United States and Scotland have the last name. Around 603 people have been found who wears Archdeacon as their family name. Archdeacon is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with hundreds of Archdeacon:
78,862 United States334
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
34,216 England100
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
40,757 Australia49
7,657 Scotland45
6,546 Ireland34
169,836 Canada12
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
150,017 South Africa10
306,885 France9

Immigrants to US

From Ireland

Ellen Archdeacon worked as immigrant and hailed from Ireland. During the great famine, 25 years old embarked for USA from Liverpool on Fidelia and arrived on May 31, 1849. Carl Archdeacon, aged 25, Julia Archdeacon (26), Johannah Archdeacon (22) Spinster, are other Archdeacon that migrated to US.

Archdeacon Namesakes

  • Maurice Archdeacon, Major League Baseball center fielder

Archdeacon Namesakes

  • Maurice Archdeacon, Major League Baseball center fielder

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