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

Rudison, 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 Rudison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rudison in America

Rudison is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rudison surname appeared 188 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 Rudison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rudison 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 Rudison

The surname RUDISON is of English origin, with roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Lincolnshire, where it was initially derived from the Old English words "rudic" or "rude," meaning "reddish" or "ruddy," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a reddish-colored or reddish-stoned settlement.

The earliest recorded instance of the name RUDISON can be found in the Lincolnshire Subsidy Rolls of 1273, where one William Rudison is listed as a taxpayer. This provides evidence that the surname was already in use during the 13th century. Another early reference is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1301, where a Robert de Ruddyston is mentioned, which likely refers to the same surname with a slightly different spelling.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England, as evidenced by records such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, which mention a John Rudyston in 1347. The variant spellings Rudiston, Ruddiston, and Ruddeston were also common at this time, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in the Middle Ages.

One notable historical figure bearing the RUDISON surname was Sir Thomas Rudison (c. 1490-1557), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another was William Rudison (1579-1643), a renowned English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Peterborough Cathedral.

In the 17th century, the RUDISON name is found in various parish records across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Nottinghamshire, indicating its continued presence in these regions. One notable example is John Rudison (1620-1699), a successful merchant and landowner from Nottinghamshire, who left a substantial inheritance to his descendants.

By the 18th century, variants such as Rudeston and Rudston had emerged, possibly reflecting regional pronunciation differences or scribal errors. One individual of note was Thomas Rudeston (1725-1795), a respected scholar and author from Yorkshire, who published several works on English literature and history.

Throughout its history, the RUDISON surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, clergymen, merchants, and scholars. While it is not among the most common surnames, it has left a notable footprint in the historical records of England, particularly in the counties where it originated and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rudison

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

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

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