Studdard
A locational surname for someone from a place called Studdard or Studdert.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,125 Americans carry the last name Studdard. That puts it at #15,845 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.62 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 161,296 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Studdard 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
2.1K
1 in 161,296
Census rank
#15,845
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,837 bearers of the surname Studdard in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15845th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Studdard, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Studdard
The surname Studdard has its origins in the English counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, where it can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "stod" meaning "stud" or "herd of horses," and "ard" meaning "a place or location." This suggests that the name originally referred to a place where horses were bred or kept.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Studdard can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1230, where a person named Richard Studdard is mentioned. The surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Wiltshire from 1327, indicating its presence in that region during the medieval period.
The Studdard name has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Stoddard, Studard, and Studdert. These variations can be found in various historical records and documents, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation during that era.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Studdard include John Studdard (1545-1620), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Linwood in Lincolnshire. Another prominent figure was Richard Studdard (1677-1738), a British merchant and plantation owner in the West Indies.
In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Studdard name dates back to the 17th century. John Studdard (1630-1690) was an English immigrant who settled in Virginia and became a prominent landowner and member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.
Another notable American bearer of the Studdard name was John W. Studdard (1839-1925), a Confederate soldier during the American Civil War who later served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
In more recent times, Taylor Hicks, the American singer and winner of the fifth season of American Idol, was born with the surname Studdard, although he is better known by his stage name.
The Studdard surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the English counties of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. While the name has evolved with various spelling variations, it has maintained a presence in both British and American historical records, with notable individuals contributing to its legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Studdard
Among Census respondents with the surname Studdard, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Studdard 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 Studdard surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0%
- Black or African American8.7%
- Two or more races1.7%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Studdard 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 | #15,845 | #15,845 | 0.0% |
| Count | 1,837 | 1,837 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Studdard bearers went from 1,837 to 1,837 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #15,845 to #15,845.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Studdard
FAQ
Studdard surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Studdard?
The surname Studdard holds position #15,845 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,125 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.62 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Studdard surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Studdard, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Black (8.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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.