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

Gaffud, 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 Gaffud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaffud in America

Gaffud is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaffud surname appeared 108 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 Gaffud.

The history of the last name Gaffud

The surname GAFFUD has its origins in Wales, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 12th century. It is derived from the Welsh personal name "Gafydd," which itself stems from the Old Welsh words "gafael" meaning "grasp" or "hold," and "udd" meaning "lord" or "master."

GAFFUD is believed to have emerged as a patronymic surname, denoting "son of Gafydd." The earliest recorded instances of this surname appear in medieval Welsh manuscripts and records, often spelled variations such as Gaffyth, Gaffeith, or Gafaith.

One notable historical reference to the GAFFUD name is found in the Anglesey Extent of 1352, a survey of landholdings in the medieval Principality of Wales. This document mentions a "Gruffydd ap Gafaith," suggesting the surname's use in the 14th century.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the GAFFUD surname was Ieuan Gaffud (born around 1420), a Welsh poet and composer. His works were influential in the development of the Welsh literary tradition and were widely circulated among the bardic circles of his time.

Another noteworthy individual was John Gaffud (1512-1575), a Welsh clergyman who served as the Bishop of Llandaff from 1567 until his death. He played a significant role in the religious reforms of the Tudor period in Wales.

During the 16th century, the GAFFUD surname was also associated with the Gwydir Estate, a prominent Welsh landed family. Sir William Gaffud (1530-1597) was a member of this family and served as a Member of Parliament for Caernarvonshire.

In the 17th century, Edward Gaffud (1620-1689) was a Welsh Anglican clergyman and scholar, known for his contributions to the study of Welsh language and literature. He published several works, including a Welsh grammar and a collection of Welsh proverbs.

Throughout history, the GAFFUD surname has been linked to various place names in Wales, such as Gafaelion, Gafail, and Gafaelawg, which may have influenced the surname's spelling variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaffud

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

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 Gaffud 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.

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

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