Explore the Family Name Udy
The meaning of Udy
Cornish and English (Cornwall): of Norman origin, from the Middle English personal name Ude, Udy (Cornish Edy), Latinized as Udo and Odo. It may represent Old French Eude (ancient Germanic Eudo, of uncertain etymology), whose usual Latin form is Eudo. This agrees with later evidence that the original pronunciation of the initial vowel of Udy was /y:/ (as in French tu). Compare Eddy.
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How common is the last name Udy in the United States?
The surname Udy has seen a growth in popularity over the decade between 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked at 32,743 in terms of popularity, which then improved to 29,403 in 2010, showing a 10.2% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose from 661 to 804 during this period, marking a significant change of 21.63%. Consequently, the proportion of Udy per 100,000 people increased by 8.0%, moving from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #29,403 | 10.2% |
| Count | 661 | 804 | 21.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.27 | 8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Udy
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most people with the Udy surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. During this time, the percentage fell slightly from 98.34% to 97.01%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, in 2010, small percentages of people with the Udy surname began identifying as Two or more races (1.12%), Hispanic (1.12%), and Black (0.62%). These categories had no representation in the year 2000, indicating a slight diversification in the ethnicity associated with the Udy surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 97.01% | -1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |