ADDIE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Addie

Origin

Addie is a surname of British origin, deriving from the given name Adam. The name Adam itself comes from Hebrew origins, meaning "son of the red earth".

Meaning

The surname Addie is thought to have been a patronymic name, meaning it was originally used to identify the son of a man named Adam.

Distribution

The surname Addie is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in various regions. Historical records indicate that it is most prevalent in Scotland, particularly in the Aberdeenshire area.

Notable Individuals

Tom Addie (1920-1998): A British engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the aerospace industry.
Margaret Addie (b. 1965): Noted Scottish author of contemporary fiction novels.

Variants

Variants of the surname Addie include: Addy, Addi, and Addae.

There are approximately 286 people named Addie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Addie.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christian
David
George
James
John
Michael
Richard
Robert
Steven
Tim
William

Female

Beth
Catherine
Christine
Fiona
Helen
Jean
Karen
Linsey
Louise
Margaret
Marion
Mary
Sarah
Wendy

Similar and related surnames

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