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

Fludd, 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 Fludd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fludd in America

Fludd is the 21184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fludd surname appeared 1,239 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 Fludd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fludd 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 Fludd

The surname FLUDD is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "flod," which means "flood" or "river." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a river or flood-prone area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FLUDD can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land ownership compiled in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror. The entry lists a landowner named Radulfus Fludd in the county of Somerset.

In the 13th century, the name FLUDD appeared in various forms, such as Flud, Flude, and Fludde, reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping.

One notable figure with the surname FLUDD was Robert Fludd (1574-1637), an English philosopher, writer, and physician. He was known for his work in the fields of occult philosophy, astrology, and metaphysics. His treatises, such as "Utriusque Cosmi Maioris scilicet et Minoris Metaphysica" (1617-1621), explored the relationship between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Another prominent individual with the FLUDD surname was John Fludd (1649-1737), an English barrister and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Chippenham in the early 18th century.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name FLUDD appeared in various records in counties such as Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire. The place name "Floodgate," found in Wiltshire, may have been derived from the surname, suggesting a connection between the name and a specific geographical location.

Sir Walter Fludd (1588-1637), a renowned English soldier and politician, was another notable figure with the FLUDD surname. He served as a Member of Parliament and was knighted for his military service during the English Civil War.

Thomas Fludd (1597-1647), a clergyman and author, was also part of the FLUDD lineage. He wrote several religious works, including "A Treatise of the Fear of God" (1636), which explored the concept of divine reverence.

These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the FLUDD surname in English history, with connections to various professions, including philosophy, law, politics, and the clergy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fludd

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

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

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