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

Nudd, 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 Nudd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nudd in America

Nudd is the 44957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nudd surname appeared 477 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 Nudd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nudd 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 Nudd

The surname Nudd is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Cornwall. It is thought to derive from the Old English word "nudd," which means "promontory" or "headland." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a prominent cliff or coastal feature.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Nudd can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Nudd, who was mentioned in the Cornish Subsidy Rolls of 1292. These rolls were tax records that documented individuals who were required to pay a portion of their income to the Crown.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Nude," "Nud," and "Nyde," which likely reflect regional variations in pronunciation and spelling. For example, a William Nude was recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls for Cornwall in 1327.

The surname Nudd has been linked to several place names in Cornwall, including Newquay, which was formerly known as "Nu-yewe" or "New-hay" in the 16th century. This suggests that some early bearers of the Nudd surname may have hailed from or been associated with this area.

One notable historical figure with the surname Nudd was Sir John Nudd (1495-1558), who served as the Sheriff of Cornwall in 1548. He was a prominent landowner and held estates in several parishes across the county.

Another individual of note was Samuel Nudd (1619-1692), who was a Puritan clergyman and author. He served as the rector of Tawstock in Devon and published several religious works during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a man named Thomas Nudd (1732-1809) gained recognition as a skilled surveyor and cartographer. He produced detailed maps of various parts of Cornwall, which were widely used and praised for their accuracy.

The Nudd surname also has connections to Wales, where it is sometimes spelled "Nudd" or "Nydd." One notable Welsh bearer of the name was Gwilym Nudd (1570-1634), who was a poet and writer during the Renaissance period.

Moving into the 19th century, a man named Joseph Nudd (1829-1901) made significant contributions to the field of geology. He was a member of the Geological Society of London and conducted extensive research on the geology of Cornwall and Devon.

While the surname Nudd is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in England, particularly in the county of Cornwall. The name's origins are deeply rooted in the geographical features and place names of the region, reflecting the connection between surnames and the environments in which they originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nudd

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

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

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