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

Hudnall, 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 Hudnall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hudnall in America

Hudnall is the 8579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hudnall surname appeared 3,839 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 Hudnall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hudnall 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 Hudnall

The surname Hudnall is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "hud" and "hnæl," which together can be interpreted as "hood knell" or "hood nap." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive one, potentially referring to a person who made or sold hoods or capes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1227, where a William Hudnall is mentioned. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the 13th century. Additionally, the surname appears in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, further solidifying its presence in medieval England.

In the 14th century, the name was recorded in various forms, including Hudnale, Hudnell, and Hudnall. This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet established. The name has also been linked to certain place names, such as Hudnall in Staffordshire and Hudnall in Warwickshire, suggesting a possible connection to specific locations.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Hudnall was John Hudnall, born in 1630 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who later emigrated to Virginia in the American colonies. Another distinguished individual was Sir Thomas Hudnall (1678-1745), a member of the British Parliament and a respected jurist.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of Hudnall resided in the village of Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire. This family produced several notable members, including William Hudnall (1542-1614), a respected farmer and landowner, and his son, Richard Hudnall (1576-1638), who served as a local magistrate.

Moving forward to the 17th century, we find Elizabeth Hudnall (1612-1689), a Puritan colonist who settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s. Her descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of New England and played a role in the early development of the region.

Over the centuries, the Hudnall surname has remained relatively uncommon, but its historical roots and connections to various locations in England and the American colonies have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hudnall

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

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

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