Peddie

Occupational

Meaning

A person who is a peddler or traveling merchant.

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish word 'peddie' or 'pedlar,' referring to an itinerant merchant or trader. The term evolved from Middle English and became a hereditary surname.

About the Peddie Surname

Peddie is a Scottish occupational surname derived from the profession of peddling or trading. The surname reflects the mobile merchant class in medieval Scotland.

Distribution

Found primarily in Scotland and Scottish diaspora communities, particularly in North America and Australia.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Peddie Surname

Thomas Baldwin Peddie