Explore the Family Name Jud
The meaning of Jud
1. German and Slovenian: ethnic name or nickname meaning ‘Jew’, Middle High German jude, Slovenian Jud. 2. English: variant of Judd. Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Gerhard, Guenter.
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How common is the last name Jud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Jud' has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank improved from 69,636 in 2000 to 68,770 in 2010, marking a 1.24% change. In terms of count, the number of people with the 'Jud' surname went up by 8.75%, rising from 263 in 2000 to 286 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #68,770 | 1.24% |
| Count | 263 | 286 | 8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jud
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census showed some changes for those carrying the 'Jud' surname. In 2000, 2.28% identified with two or more races, but this figure was suppressed in 2010. The majority identified as White in both census years, with a slight increase from 92.78% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also rose from 2.28% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. There was no data available for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. Interestingly, the census reported a new category in 2010 - Hispanic, accounting for 2.45% of the 'Jud' surname bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 93.36% | 0.63% |
| Black | 2.28% | 3.85% | 68.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |