Explore the Family Name Hudd
The meaning of Hudd
English: from the Middle English personal name Hudde (Anglo-Norman French Hud(de)), a pet form of Hue; see Hugh.
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How common is the last name Hudd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hudd has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 109,328th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 116,829th, marking a 6.86% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a minor dip from 150 in 2000 to 149 in 2010, representing a decline of 0.67%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Hudd per 100,000 population decreased by 16.67%, going from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,328 | #116,829 | -6.86% |
| Count | 150 | 149 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hudd
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White association with the surname Hudd. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small percentage identified as Black, though this dropped significantly from 6.00% in 2000 to 3.36% in 2010, a decrease of 44.00%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as White increased slightly from 92.00% in 2000 to 93.96% in 2010, an upturn of 2.13%. There were no people identifying as two or more races carrying the surname Hudd in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92% | 93.96% | 2.13% |
| Black | 6% | 3.36% | -44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |