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UK surname

Dudding

A surname derived from a location with the Old English word "ding" (hill or ridge).

In the 1881 census there were 233 people recorded with the Dudding surname, ranking it #11,648 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 290, ranked #15,099, down from #11,648 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Llandegai, London parishes and Birstall. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rhondda Cynon Taf, Kingston upon Hull and North Tyneside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dudding is 303 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 24.5%.

1881 census count

233

Ranked #11,648

Modern count

290

2016, ranked #15,099

Peak year

1999

303 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dudding had 233 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #11,648 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 290 in 2016, ranked #15,099.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 271 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Dudding surname distribution map

The map shows where the Dudding surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Dudding surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Dudding over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 197 #10,535
1861 historical 256 #9,667
1881 historical 233 #11,648
1891 historical 249 #12,813
1901 historical 271 #12,462
1911 historical 271 #12,237
1997 modern 279 #14,175
1998 modern 279 #14,592
1999 modern 303 #13,873
2000 modern 292 #14,165
2001 modern 281 #14,329
2002 modern 276 #14,794
2003 modern 282 #14,410
2004 modern 281 #14,489
2005 modern 281 #14,411
2006 modern 280 #14,535
2007 modern 280 #14,694
2008 modern 287 #14,580
2009 modern 284 #14,986
2010 modern 293 #14,974
2011 modern 287 #15,044
2012 modern 289 #14,875
2013 modern 286 #15,259
2014 modern 292 #15,129
2015 modern 296 #14,893
2016 modern 290 #15,099

Geography

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Where Duddings are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Llandegai, London parishes, Birstall, Maidstone, Linton, Loddington and Snaith. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rhondda Cynon Taf, Kingston upon Hull, North Tyneside and East Riding of Yorkshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Llandegai Carnarvonshire
2 London parishes London 3
3 Birstall Yorkshire, West Riding
4 Maidstone, Linton, Loddington Kent
5 Snaith Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rhondda Cynon Taf 023 Rhondda Cynon Taf
2 Kingston upon Hull 024 Kingston upon Hull, City of
3 North Tyneside 030 North Tyneside
4 Kingston upon Hull 001 Kingston upon Hull, City of
5 East Riding of Yorkshire 026 East Riding of Yorkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dudding

These lists show first names that appear often with the Dudding surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dudding

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dudding, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Dudding surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Dudding household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Dudding is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dudding is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dudding falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dudding is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Dudding, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dudding

The surname Dudding has its origins in England and can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "dud," which referred to a cloak or a coarse outer garment worn by peasants. The name may have been a descriptive nickname given to someone who wore such a garment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dudding can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Duding," referring to a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire.

As time passed, the name evolved into various spellings, such as Duddinge, Duddyng, and eventually Dudding. These variations can be found in various historical records and documents from different regions of England.

In the 13th century, a man named William Dudding was recorded as a landowner in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name had spread and established itself in different parts of the country.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named John Dudding was a merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was an influential member of the city's governing body and played a role in shaping its economic and political landscape.

In the 16th century, a man named Thomas Dudding was a wealthy landowner and farmer in the county of Yorkshire. His estate, known as Dudding Farm, became a notable landmark in the area and contributed to the recognition of the name.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Dudding was Sir William Dudding, who lived in the 17th century. He was a successful merchant and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1670. His legacy includes several charitable endowments and contributions to the city's infrastructure.

Moving into the 18th century, we find Richard Dudding, who was a renowned architect and builder. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in the city of Bath, which showcased his skill and expertise in Georgian architecture.

Throughout history, the surname Dudding has been associated with various professions, from landowners and merchants to architects and civic leaders. Its evolution and spread across different regions of England have contributed to its enduring presence and significance in the country's history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Dudding families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dudding surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 99 Duddings recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.40x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 99 4.40x
Kent 29 3.74x
Middlesex 24 1.06x
Lincolnshire 22 6.05x
Norfolk 7 2.00x
Surrey 7 0.63x
Sussex 6 1.57x
Hampshire 5 1.07x
Somerset 5 1.37x
Caernarfonshire 4 4.35x
Dorset 4 2.68x
Hertfordshire 4 2.55x
Suffolk 4 1.44x
Durham 3 0.44x
Merionethshire 3 7.21x
Warwickshire 3 0.52x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.69x
Essex 1 0.22x
Glamorgan 1 0.25x
Wiltshire 1 0.50x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Heckmondwike in Yorkshire leads with 11 Duddings recorded in 1881 and an index of 151.93x.

Place Total Index
Heckmondwike 11 151.93x
Carlton In Selby 10 1724.14x
Maidstone 8 34.63x
Rainham 8 375.59x
Howden 7 457.52x
Kings Lynn St Margaret 7 66.73x
Southcoates 7 56.00x
Chelsea London 6 8.76x
Garthorpe 6 1363.64x
Haxby 6 1363.64x
New Village 6 882.35x
St Pancras London 6 3.28x
Ewerby 5 1428.57x
Goole 5 132.63x
Hook 5 101.01x
Lambeth 5 2.52x
Littlehampton 5 163.40x
Minster In Sheppey 5 38.91x
Sittingbourne 5 81.70x
Batley 4 18.69x
Halifax 4 12.10x
Holy Trinity 4 7.38x
Ratcliffe London 4 31.87x
St Albans St Peter 4 75.61x
Stanton 4 606.06x
Twerton 4 106.10x
York All Sts North 4 360.36x
Birmingham 3 1.57x
Faxfleet 3 1578.95x
Howell 3 4285.71x
Llangelynin 3 337.08x
Llanllyfni 3 69.12x
Portsea 3 3.29x
Rawcliffe In Goole 3 234.38x
Saleby Cum Thoresthorpe 3 2727.27x
York St Saviour 3 139.53x
Airmyn 2 512.82x
Blacktoft 2 769.23x
Charminster 2 168.07x
Godalming 2 28.69x
Hedworth Monkton Jarrow 2 6.83x
Hibaldstow 2 322.58x
Huntington 2 434.78x
Islington London 2 0.91x
Old Malton 2 140.85x
Portsmouth 2 18.64x
Puddletrenthide 2 344.83x
Selby 2 42.46x
Swinefleet 2 206.19x
Acton 1 7.51x
Banwell 1 74.63x
Elland Cum Greetland 1 9.85x
Fisherton Anger 1 26.88x
Frindsbury 1 34.25x
Gillingham 1 6.25x
Hampstead London 1 2.82x
Hastings St Mary 1 10.48x
Kilpin 1 384.62x
Knottingley 1 25.25x
Leckwith 1 107.53x
Llandegai 1 35.59x
Paddington London 1 1.20x
Prittlewell 1 16.08x
Riby 1 454.55x
Ryhill Camerton 1 476.19x
Saxby In Glanford Brigg 1 384.62x
Sculcoates 1 2.80x
South Shields 1 16.61x
Southfleet 1 138.89x
St George In East London 1 4.68x
St Martin In Fields 1 7.35x
Washingborough 1 175.44x
Westminster St Margaret 1 9.12x
Wisbech St Peter 1 13.85x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dudding surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 14
Sarah 11
Jane 7
Alice 6
Elizabeth 6
Hannah 6
Ann 5
Caroline 5
Emma 4
Annie 3
Eliza 3
Esther 3
Susan 3
Cecilia 2
Edith 2
Ellen 2
Emily 2
Amelia 1
Betsy 1
Charlott 1
Charlotte 1
Clara 1
Ella 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Eveline 1
Fanny 1
Flora 1
Florence 1
Frances 1
Grace 1
Henniretta 1
Isabell 1
Isabella 1
Jennet 1
Julia 1
Kate 1
Lavinia 1
Louisa 1
Lydia 1
Margaretta 1
Marianne 1
Martha 1
Mgt. 1
Minnie 1
Phebe 1
Rebecca 1
Ruth 1
Sophia 1
Thurza 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Dudding surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 20
William 13
George 8
Thomas 8
Frederick 6
Henry 6
Ernest 5
Joseph 4
Charles 3
David 3
James 3
Robert 3
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
Fred 2
Phineas 2
Reginald 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Alfred 1
B.J. 1
Benjamin 1
Cecil 1
Edgar 1
Frances 1
Herbert 1
Horatio 1
J. 1
Leon 1
Louis 1
Michl. 1
Percy 1
Richard 1
Rowland 1
Thos. 1
Tom 1
Wilfred 1
Will 1

FAQ

Dudding surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dudding surname in 1881?

In 1881, 233 people were recorded with the Dudding surname. That placed it at #11,648 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dudding surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 290 in 2016. That gives Dudding a modern rank of #15,099.

What does the Dudding surname mean?

A surname derived from a location with the Old English word "ding" (hill or ridge).

What does the Dudding map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dudding bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.