Hudlin
An English name likely derived from a pet form of the given name Hugh or Hudd.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Hudlin. That puts it at #70,403 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hudlin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#70,403
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
278
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 278 bearers of the surname Hudlin in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 70403rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hudlin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 50.7%. The next largest groups are White (43.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hudlin
The surname "HUDLIN" is believed to have originated in England, deriving from a locational name for someone who lived near a ridge or hillside. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hod" meaning "hut" or "shelter" and "hyll" meaning "hill" or "ridge."
One of the earliest known recorded instances of the surname "HUDLIN" can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named "Radulfus de Hodleia" is mentioned as holding lands in Herefordshire. This suggests that the name was already in use in England by the late 11th century.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as "Hodlyne," "Hodelyn," and "Hodlun" in records from counties like Worcestershire and Herefordshire. These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time.
A notable early bearer of the surname was Sir John Hudleston (c. 1515 - 1583), an English landowner and Member of Parliament who served during the reigns of Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. He was a staunch Catholic and was briefly imprisoned for his religious beliefs during the Elizabethan era.
Another historical figure with the surname "HUDLIN" was Richard Hudleston (c. 1570 - 1655), an English Benedictine monk and missionary who spent much of his life working in Spain and Italy. He was known for his writings on religious subjects and his support for the English Catholic community during a period of religious turmoil.
In the 17th century, the surname was also found in various spellings like "Hudleston," "Hudliston," and "Hudlyngton" in records from counties like Yorkshire and Lancashire. One notable bearer from this period was John Hudleston (c. 1608 - 1696), an English Catholic priest and writer who was a vocal critic of the Protestant Reformation.
Other historical figures with the surname "HUDLIN" include William Hudleston (1828 - 1909), an English geologist and paleontologist who made significant contributions to the study of fossil mollusks, and Alfred Hudleston (1869 - 1951), a British artist and illustrator known for his work in children's books and magazines.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hudlin
Among Census respondents with the surname Hudlin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 50.7%. The next largest groups are White (43.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Hudlin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hudlin surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American50.7%
- White43.9%
- Two or more races2.9%
- Unknown or suppressed2.5%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Hudlin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #70,403 | 2.8% |
| Count | 250 | 278 | 11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Hudlin bearers went from 250 to 278 (+11.2% change). The surname moved up 2,063 positions in the national ranking, going from #72,466 to #70,403.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Hudlin
FAQ
Hudlin surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Hudlin?
The surname Hudlin holds position #70,403 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Hudlin surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hudlin, the largest self-reported group is Black at 50.7%. The next largest groups are White (43.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.