Gender: Male
Josiah Priest (1788–1861) was an American nonfiction writer of the early 19th century. His books and pamphlets, which presented both standard and speculative history and archaeology sold in the thousands. Although Priest appears to have been poorly educated, he attempted to portray himself as an authority in his books. Priest is often identified as one of the creators of pseudoscientific and pseudohistoric literature. Although his work was widely read and several of his works were published in multiple editions, his books were characterized by theories that were used to justify the violent domination over both the Native American and African-American peoples. Priest's works were among the most overtly racist of his time. Priest's works help set the stage for the Trail of Tears and the defense of slavery that contributed to the conflicts of the American Civil War.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 12, 2024
On the name Josiah Priest, Josiah means Jehovah has Healed, Fire of the Lord, The Lord Supports. Priest means Holy man.
The name Josiah Priest is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Josiah is commonly found in United States of America, Nigeria, South Africa, and 61 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Josiah is recorded 5,326 times globally, ranking it as the 9,613th most common name worldwide.
Josiah is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,660 occurrences, making it the 1,452th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Josiah is found among 1 in every 680 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,452 | 1 : 680 |
| Nigeria | #1,054 | 1 : 965 |
| South Africa | #3,208 | 1 : 4,449 |
| Canada | #2,466 | 1 : 1,914 |
| United Kingdom | #4,061 | 1 : 3,169 |
| Singapore | #2,348 | 1 : 4,065 |
| Ghana | #1,436 | 1 : 2,843 |
| Malaysia | #16,732 | 1 : 36,863 |
| Hong Kong | #4,855 | 1 : 8,319 |
| Italy | #25,314 | 1 : 38,146 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Josiah from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Josiah Priest (1788–1861) was an American nonfiction writer of the early 19th century. His books and pamphlets, which presented both standard and speculative history and archaeology sold in the thousands. Although Priest appears to have been poorly educated, he attempted to portray himself as an authority in his books. Priest is often identified as one of the creators of pseudoscientific and pseudohistoric literature. Although his work was widely read and several of his works were published in multiple editions, his books were characterized by theories that were used to justify the violent domination over both the Native American and African-American peoples. Priest's works were among the most overtly racist of his time. Priest's works help set the stage for the Trail of Tears and the defense of slavery that contributed to the conflicts of the American Civil War.
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