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

Youd, 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 Youd surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youd in America

Youd is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youd surname appeared 212 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 Youd.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youd 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 Youd

The surname Youd is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. This surname is believed to have originated in Cheshire and surrounding counties in England. The earliest recorded instances of the name Youd can be found as early as the 13th century, indicating its existence for several centuries in British history.

The name Youd likely derives from an old English word or perhaps a personal name. Medieval spelling variations were common; surnames were often spelled phonetically or according to local dialects. One early form of the surname could be found as "Youds" or "Youdes,” indicative of its fluid orthographic history. It's not uncommon to find even more rare variations in historical documents.

Records such as tax rolls, parish registers, and wills from Cheshire, Shropshire, and Lancashire counties commonly feature the surname Youd. One significant record is the 1327 "Subsidy Rolls of Cheshire," where a Robert Youde is mentioned, marking one of the earliest examples of the name in written history.

Notable historical bearers of the surname include William Youd, born in Cheshire in 1458 and known for his work on early English farms; Anne Youde, who was mentioned in a 1586 will in Chester; and Richard Youd, who appeared in the 1642 muster rolls of Lancashire. Another important figure is John Youde, born circa 1665, who became a known yeoman in Cheshire and whose records provide a glimpse into the life of early modern English yeomanry.

One interesting figure is Thomas Youd, born in 1794, a celebrated Methodist preacher in the north of England. His works and sermons, captured in various religious tracts of the time, show the reach and influence of the Youd name in religious circles during the 19th century.

Overall, the surname Youd has a rich heritage deeply entrenched in English history, predominantly in the northwest regions of England. It's a surname borne by people involved in various trades and activities, enriching the historical tapestry of the British Isles with their contributions, whether in agriculture, local governance, or religion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youd

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

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

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