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

Doud, 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 Doud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doud in America

Doud is the 10478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doud surname appeared 3,066 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 Doud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doud 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 Doud

The surname DOUD is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dudd," which meant "a garment of coarse cloth." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for those involved in the production or trade of such garments.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, there is a mention of a Willelmus Dudde, while the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire from 1316 list a Robert Dud.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Doud, who was recorded as a resident of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in the late 15th century. This town was also the birthplace of the renowned playwright William Shakespeare, lending a literary connection to the surname.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Doud, Dowd, and Doudd, reflecting the fluidity of spelling practices during that time. One notable individual was Thomas Doud, a landowner in Gloucestershire, who was mentioned in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1545.

The 17th century saw the emergence of several noteworthy individuals with the DOUD surname. One such person was John Doud (1598-1673), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Brightwell Baldwin in Oxfordshire. Another was William Doud (1622-1688), a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, whose estate was recorded in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1672.

In the 18th century, the surname gained prominence in various parts of England. Richard Doud (1720-1795) was a prominent lawyer and judge from Lincolnshire, while James Doud (1745-1820) was a successful merchant and ship owner based in Bristol.

As the name spread across different regions, it also gave rise to various place names associated with the surname. For instance, Doudville was a small hamlet in Gloucestershire, while Doudsmoor was a locality in Derbyshire, both of which likely derived their names from early DOUD inhabitants or landowners.

Throughout history, the DOUD surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and military figures, further contributing to its rich and diverse legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doud

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

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

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