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

Budd, 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 Budd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budd in America

Budd is the 4427th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budd surname appeared 8,026 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Budd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budd 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 Budd

The surname Budd originated in England, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "budda," meaning a messenger or a forerunner. The name is thought to have been an occupational surname given to those who served as messengers or heralds.

The earliest known record of the name Budd appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Budde." This suggests that the surname was already well-established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name was also found in various forms, such as "Budde," "Bude," and "Bud." These variations reflect the different dialects and spellings used in different regions of England during that time.

One notable early bearer of the name was Sir John Budd, who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of Parliament for Somerset in 1402.

Another significant figure with the surname Budd was William Budd, a physician born in 1811. He made important contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases, particularly in the field of typhoid fever. His work on the transmission of diseases through contaminated water and poor sanitation helped shape modern public health practices.

In the 16th century, the surname Budd was also found in the records of various places, such as Buddesleigh in Devon and Budd's Green in Essex. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Budd who lived or owned land in those areas.

Other notable individuals with the surname Budd include George Budd (1808-1888), a British physician and writer; Thomas Budd (1766-1846), an English horticulturist and nurseryman; and Cyril Budd (1892-1968), a British politician and member of Parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname Budd has been associated with various occupations, including messengers, heralds, landowners, physicians, horticulturists, and politicians. Its origins can be traced back to Old English, and it has maintained a presence in England for centuries, with various spelling variations emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budd

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

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 Budd 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 Budd 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 Budd was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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