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

Judkins, 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 Judkins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Judkins in America

Judkins is the 6278th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Judkins surname appeared 5,442 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Judkins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Judkins 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 Judkins

The surname Judkins has its origins in England, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gyd," which means a conflict or a battle. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who was involved in or associated with battles or warfare.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Judkins can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1194, where it appears as "Judekyn." This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the name Judkins began to appear more frequently in various historical records across England. For instance, the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1273 mention a "William Judkyn," while the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 record a "Roger Judekyn."

It is noteworthy that the name Judkins does not appear in the influential Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This absence suggests that the name likely emerged after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Throughout the centuries, several prominent individuals have borne the surname Judkins. One notable example is Thomas Judkins (1620-1688), an English Puritan minister who served as a chaplain during the English Civil War. Another is Sir William Judkins (1788-1857), a British naval officer who distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars.

In the realm of literature, the name Judkins is associated with the English author and playwright Richard Henry Judkins (1858-1928), known for his novels and plays depicting rural life in the late Victorian era.

Other historical figures with the surname Judkins include Edward Judkins (1572-1624), an English merchant and landowner in Virginia, and Mary Judkins (1837-1914), an American writer and activist involved in the women's suffrage movement.

It is clear that the surname Judkins has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in England. While its precise origins remain open to interpretation, the name's association with conflict and warfare in Old English provides an intriguing glimpse into its past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Judkins

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

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

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