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

Udd, 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 Udd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Udd in America

Udd is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Udd surname appeared 150 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 Udd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Udd 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 Udd

The surname "Udd" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "wudu," meaning "wood" or "forest." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived near or worked in wooded areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Udd" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landholder named Ulf de Wudu, which could potentially be an early form of the surname Udd.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "de Wudu," "atte Wude," and "del Wode," reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations often referred to individuals living near or associated with a specific wooded area or place name.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Udd include Sir John Udd (c. 1400-1475), a prominent English landowner and knight who served under King Henry VI during the Wars of the Roses. Another figure was Thomas Udd (1558-1628), a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire.

In the 17th century, the surname Udd gained recognition with the exploits of Captain William Udd (1620-1689), a renowned English privateer who participated in numerous naval engagements against Spanish and French ships during the Anglo-Spanish War and the Nine Years' War.

The Udd family also had a presence in Scotland, with records indicating that Robert Udd (1725-1798) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Glasgow. His descendants continued to contribute to the city's economic and cultural development over the following centuries.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Udd (1792-1867), an influential educator and philanthropist who founded several schools and orphanages in her native Yorkshire. Her dedication to providing education and support for underprivileged children earned her widespread respect and recognition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Udd

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

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

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