Find out how popular the last name Aduddell is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aduddell.

Aduddell, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aduddell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aduddell in America

Aduddell is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aduddell surname appeared 353 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aduddell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aduddell to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aduddell

The surname Aduddell is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Northumberland, located in the northeastern part of England near the Scottish border. The name is likely derived from a combination of the Old English words "ad" meaning "at" and "duddle" meaning "brook," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Northumberland Assize Rolls of 1256, where a person named Adam Aduddell was mentioned. This document, which recorded legal proceedings in the county, provides evidence of the name's existence during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls. For example, the Subsidy Rolls of 1332 for Northumberland listed a John Aduddell among the taxpayers. This suggests that the Aduddell family had established a presence in the region by this time.

During the 15th century, the name was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Adudhyll" or "Aduddill," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in the Middle Ages. One notable figure from this period was William Aduddell, a landowner in Northumberland who was mentioned in the county's Pipe Rolls in 1472.

In the 16th century, the name continued to be found in Northumberland records, including parish registers and wills. An example is Robert Aduddell, who was born in 1532 and served as a member of the local gentry.

As people migrated and the name spread, it started appearing in other parts of England and even in Scotland. One notable figure from the 17th century was James Aduddell (1632-1697), a Scottish clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Galloway.

Throughout the centuries, the Aduddell surname has remained relatively uncommon, but it has been carried by several notable individuals, including Henry Aduddell (1780-1854), a British naval officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars, and Thomas Aduddell (1825-1892), a philanthropist and businessman from Northumberland who made significant contributions to the local community.

While the name Aduddell has evolved over time and spread beyond its origins in Northumberland, it continues to reflect the rich history and linguistic influences that have shaped English surnames, serving as a testament to the region's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aduddell

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aduddell.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aduddell was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aduddell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aduddell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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