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

Tudon, 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 Tudon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tudon in America

Tudon is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tudon surname appeared 289 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 Tudon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tudon 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 Tudon

The surname Tudon has its origins in the Francophone region of Europe, specifically in northern France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "toudun," which referred to a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near or on a small hill.

The earliest recorded instances of the Tudon surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. Records from this time period show variations in spelling, such as Toudon and Toudun, which further reinforces the link to the Old French word "toudun."

One of the earliest known bearers of the Tudon surname was Jean Tudon, a Norman landowner who lived in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several local records and deeds from the time, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region.

In the 14th century, the Tudon name appeared in official records in the neighboring region of Picardy. Guillaume Tudon, a merchant from the city of Amiens, was documented in trade records from the 1340s, suggesting that the name had spread beyond its Norman origins.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Tudon surname was Jacques Tudon, a French Protestant scholar and theologian. Born in 1525 in Normandy, he was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on theology and biblical interpretation.

Another significant individual with the Tudon surname was Pierre Tudon, a French military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1785 in the Normandy region, he rose through the ranks and became a respected general, participating in several major campaigns during the early 19th century.

In the late 19th century, the Tudon name gained recognition in the literary world with the French author and playwright, Émile Tudon. Born in 1845 in Picardy, he was known for his works that explored social issues and the lives of the working class in France.

While the Tudon surname originated in northern France, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. However, its roots can be traced back to the Old French word "toudun" and its association with small hills or mounds in the Francophone regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tudon

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

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

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