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

Budds, 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 Budds surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Budds in America

Budds is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Budds surname appeared 258 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 Budds.

We can also compare 2010 data for Budds 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 Budds

The surname BUDDS is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Shropshire, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "budde," which means "messenger" or "herald." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held positions as messengers or town criers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BUDDS surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bude." This entry likely refers to a landowner or individual of some significance in the area known as Bude, located in Cornwall.

During the 13th century, the name BUDDS began to appear in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it was spelled "Budde." Around this time, the surname was also associated with places like Bude in Cornwall and Budds Farm in Shropshire, indicating that the name may have originated from a place name.

Notable individuals with the BUDDS surname include John Budds (1773-1845), an English portrait painter and engraver known for his works depicting members of the British aristocracy. Another prominent figure was Sir John Budds (1822-1897), a British politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies.

In the 16th century, William Budds (1550-1623) was a prominent English clergyman who served as the Bishop of Galloway in Scotland. He played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation and was known for his religious writings and sermons.

During the 17th century, Thomas Budds (1630-1695) was a prominent English landowner and local magistrate who held significant influence in the county of Somerset. His descendants continued to play an active role in local politics and governance.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Budds (1785-1860), a British author and educator who wrote several books on education and child-rearing. Her works were widely read and influential during the Victorian era.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the BUDDS surname across various fields, from politics and law to religion, arts, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Budds

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

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

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