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

Staud, 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 Staud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Staud in America

Staud is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Staud surname appeared 136 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 Staud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Staud 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 Staud

The surname STAUD has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "staud," which means "shrub" or "bush." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or was associated with a shrub or bush.

The earliest known record of the name STAUD can be traced back to the 13th century in the historical records of the Rhineland region of Germany. In these records, various spellings of the name were used, such as "Stoude," "Stouwde," and "Staudt."

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname STAUD was Johannes Staud, who lived in the town of Cologne in the late 14th century. He was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the 16th century, the name STAUD appeared in several notable historical documents, including the Codex Diplomaticus, which was a collection of official documents from the Holy Roman Empire. One such document mentioned a certain Hans Staud, who was a member of the city council in the town of Nuremberg.

In the 17th century, the STAUD family gained prominence in the region of Bavaria, where they were known as successful brewers and landowners. One notable member of the family was Georg Staud (1636-1701), who served as the mayor of the town of Bamberg.

As the centuries passed, the STAUD name spread across various parts of Germany and beyond. In the 19th century, a branch of the family emigrated to the United States, where they settled in the Midwestern states.

Other notable individuals with the surname STAUD include:

1. Johann Staud (1804-1868), a German composer and organist from Saxony.
2. Renate Staud (1930-2021), an Austrian actress and singer.
3. Michael Staud (born 1961), a German fashion designer and founder of the clothing brand STAUD.
4. Theodor Staud (1859-1923), a German physician and medical researcher who made significant contributions to the study of infectious diseases.
5. Wilhelm Staud (1891-1976), a German architect and urban planner who was influential in the reconstruction efforts after World War II.

The surname STAUD continues to be present in various parts of the world, carrying with it a rich history and cultural heritage that spans centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Staud

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

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

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