Summary
The surname MEADE is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'mead' which means meadow. It is believed that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or worked in a meadow. The surname has a long history and can be traced back to medieval England. Today, people with the surname Meade can be found in various parts of the world.There are
22091
Meades in the USAMeade is the
1631st
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Meade
RobertEdmund
Robert Edmund Lee Meade was an Irish officer in the British Army who later served as a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.GeorgeGordon
George Gordon Meade was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer best known for defeating Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War.RichardMeade,
Richard James Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam, PC was an Anglo-Irish politician and soldier. He later served as a government minister and held various diplomatic posts.HenryMeade
Henry Meade Bland was a British geographer and historian known for his contributions to understanding the geography and history of the British Isles.JohnMeade
John Meade Falkner was an English novelist and poet, best known for his adventure novel 'Moonfleet' and his poetry collection 'The Lost Stradivarius.'SamuelMeade
Samuel Meade was an American lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1692 to 1693.RichardWorsam
Richard Worsam Meade II was a United States Navy officer who served during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Mobile Bay.JuliaMeade
Julia Meade was an American actress and television personality, best known for her work as a spokesperson in television commercials in the 1950s and 1960s.JamesMeade
James Meade was a British economist and Nobel Laureate known for his work on international economics and welfare theory.MargarettaMeade
Margaretta Meade was an American socialite, fashion icon, and women's rights advocate during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Meade Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Meade' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Miadhaigh,' meaning 'son of Miadhach,' which itself means 'honorable.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Meade' is most commonly found in Ireland and the United States, where it was brought by Irish immigrants. It can also be found in smaller numbers in the United Kingdom and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Meade' include 'Mead' and 'Meader.'