Naud
Of French origin, a habitational surname derived from a place name.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Naud. That puts it at #72,771 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 Naud 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
#72,771
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
267
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 267 bearers of the surname Naud in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 72771st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Naud, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Naud
The surname NAUD originated in France and dates back to at least the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "naud," meaning a hill or mound, suggesting that the name may have been a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a prominent hill or mound.
The earliest recorded examples of the NAUD surname can be found in medieval French records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable early bearer of the name was Jean Naud, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the late 12th century.
NAUD is also believed to be related to various place names in France, such as Naudin, a commune in the Marne department, and Naudières, a commune in the Loire department. These place names likely originated from the same Old French root word and may have contributed to the spread of the surname.
During the 16th century, the NAUD surname gained prominence in French literature and politics. Gabriel Naudé (1600-1653) was a prominent French scholar, librarian, and writer who served as the librarian to Cardinal Richelieu and wrote extensively on various subjects, including library science and political theory.
Another notable figure with the NAUD surname was Philippe Naud (1604-1680), a French Catholic priest and missionary who played a significant role in the establishment of the Catholic Church in Canada. He was one of the first Jesuit missionaries to arrive in New France (now Quebec) in the early 17th century.
In the 18th century, Louis Naud (1734-1811) was a French military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War as a brigadier general in the French Auxiliary forces. He fought alongside the Continental Army and played a crucial role in several battles, including the Siege of Yorktown.
Another notable bearer of the NAUD surname was Amédée Naud (1848-1925), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and urban projects in Paris and other French cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While the NAUD surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and other French-speaking regions, as a result of migration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Naud
Among Census respondents with the surname Naud, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Naud 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 Naud surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4%
- Hispanic or Latino4.5%
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Naud 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 | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,771 | #72,771 | 0.0% |
| Count | 267 | 267 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Naud bearers went from 267 to 267 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #72,771 to #72,771.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Naud
FAQ
Naud surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Naud?
The surname Naud holds position #72,771 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 Naud surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Naud, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%). 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.