Explore the Family Name Hudson
The meaning of Hudson
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Hudde (see Hudd) + -son. This surname is also established in Ireland.
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How common is the last name Hudson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hudson has seen a slight shift in popularity over the years. In 2000, Hudson was ranked 202nd most popular surname but dropped to the 214th position by 2010. This is a change of -5.94%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of people with the surname Hudson actually increased by 3.19%, from 130,793 in 2000 to 134,963 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people showed a small decrease of -5.63% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #202 | #214 | -5.94% |
| Count | 130,793 | 134,963 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 48.48 | 45.75 | -5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hudson
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting variations. The percentage of Hudsons identified as White decreased slightly from 69.35% in 2000 to 66.88% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black saw a moderate increase from 26.22% to 27.42%. Interestingly, there was significant growth in the percentage of Hudsons claiming Hispanic ethnicity, a rise of 47.65%. There was also a notable increase of 32.53% in individuals identifying as two or more races. The proportions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native changed modestly, with the former seeing an increase of 17.95% and the latter a decrease of -6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.35% | 66.88% | -3.56% |
| Black | 26.22% | 27.42% | 4.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 2.2% | 32.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.2% | 47.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.84% | -6.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.46% | 17.95% |
Hudson ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hudson is British & Irish, which comprises 55.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (20.9%) and Nigerian (3.4%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Italian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 55.6% |
| French & German | 20.9% |
| Nigerian | 3.4% |
| Other | 20.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Hudson
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hudson have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 86.10% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 86.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 86.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 85.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 85.80% |
What Hudson haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hudson is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Craig, Pratt, Langley, Carver, Kuhn, Skinner, Pollard, Fletcher, Fisher, Foss.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hudson surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hudson have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hudson" Surname 41.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hudson" Surname 29.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hudson" Surname 23.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Hudson" Surname 30.9%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hudson?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hudson are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition