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

Cuddy, 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 Cuddy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cuddy in America

Cuddy is the 13790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cuddy surname appeared 2,193 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Cuddy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cuddy 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 Cuddy

The surname Cuddy has its origins in Ireland and Scotland, derived from the Gaelic word 'cuddy' meaning a small horse or pony. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with horses or had a small stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 16th century in the Scottish Highlands, where it was spelled as 'Cuiddy' or 'Cuiddie'. The Cuddy family was particularly prominent in the regions of Aberdeenshire and Inverness-shire.

In Ireland, the name is found in various spellings such as 'Cuddy', 'Cuddey', and 'Cuddie', with records dating back to the late 17th century. The Cuddy surname was prevalent in counties like Donegal, Tyrone, and Fermanagh.

The Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England, does not contain any references to the surname Cuddy, suggesting that the name likely originated and evolved in the Celtic regions of Scotland and Ireland.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was John Cuddy, born around 1620 in County Donegal, Ireland. He was a prominent landowner and played a role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641.

Another notable figure was James Cuddy (1770-1845), a Scottish minister and writer from Aberdeenshire. He authored several religious works and served as a pastor in various parishes.

In the 19th century, Richard Cuddy (1819-1899) was an Irish-born politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, Canada. He was instrumental in promoting the rights of the Métis people.

The name Cuddy also appears in literary works, such as the character Andrew Cuddie in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Old Mortality" (1816), set in Scotland during the 17th century.

Thomas Cuddy (1855-1920) was an Australian politician and trade unionist who played a significant role in the labor movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname Cuddy is relatively uncommon today, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Celtic regions of the British Isles, where it has been documented for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cuddy

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

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

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