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

Souden, 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 Souden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Souden in America

Souden is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Souden surname appeared 151 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 Souden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Souden 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 Souden

The surname Souden is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "sūth," meaning "south," and the suffix "-den," which denotes a valley or woodland. Thus, the name Souden likely referred to individuals who lived in a southern valley or woodland area.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Sudene." This record suggests that the name was already established in various parts of England by the late 13th century. Over time, the spelling evolved into its present form, "Souden."

While there are no known direct references to the name Souden in major historical records like the Domesday Book, it is believed to have originated from place names associated with southern locations. For instance, the village of Sowden in Derbyshire and the hamlet of Sowden in Lancashire may have contributed to the development of the surname.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Souden throughout history include:

1. Thomas Souden (c. 1590-1650), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Coulsdon in Surrey.
2. William Souden (1680-1751), a British naval officer who served during the War of the Spanish Succession and the War of the Austrian Succession.
3. Elizabeth Souden (1710-1790), a British philanthropist and benefactor who founded a school for poor children in her hometown of Bristol.
4. John Souden (1822-1897), an English architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in London.
5. Margaret Souden (1876-1962), an American educator and suffragette who campaigned for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.

While the surname Souden has been present throughout various periods of history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other English surnames. Nevertheless, its origins can be traced back to the linguistic roots of Old English, reflecting the name's connection to specific geographic regions in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Souden

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

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

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